{"product_id":"thyme-red","title":"Thyme Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotany and\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e: There are more than 300 different varieties of thyme. The most common species is Thymus vulgaris, knowns as garden thyme or common thyme. The essential oil industry distinguishes between two types of thyme oil -- red and white. White thyme is rectified red thyme oil which is often compounded with pine oil fractions, rosemary fractions and eucalyptus fractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are six different chemo-types of Thymus vulgaris. The two most common ones are located close to the Mediterranean sea, at a low altitude: the thymol type and the carvacrol type. The linalool type prefers the sun and south-exposed slopes. The geraniol chemo-type is rare and mixed with the linalool type. It is mainly located in high altitudes, on well exposed slopes at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,200m. The thuyan-4-ol type is very rare and located between the thymol-carvacrol one and that of linalool. The composition of the thuyan-4-ol is very similar to that of Origanum marjorana. The last chemo-type is mainly found in the eastern Mediterranean area and is the alpha-terpinyl acetate one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod of Extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThyme oil is produced by water and steam distillation of the dried and partially dried leaves and flowering tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Certified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e: The name originates from the Greek word thymon, meaning 'to fumigate'. Others derive the name from the Greek word thumus, meaning courage -- as the plant was associated with bravery. The Roman soldiers bathed in a bath infused with the herb before entering battle, and in the Middle Ages sprigs of thyme were woven into the scarves of knights departing for the Crusades. In the Middle Ages, St Hildegarde prescribed thyme for plague and paralysis, leprosy and body lice. Thyme was a strewing herb in Britain and was included in the posies carried by judges and kings to protect them from disease in public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThymol is the principal active constituent of thyme oil. It is a powerful antiseptic for internal and external uses. It was extensively used for medicate gauze and wool for surgical dressings. It resembles carbolic acid in its action, but is less irritating to wounds and its germicidal action is greater. Thyme was used along with clove, lemon and chamomile essential oils, as a disinfectant and antiseptic in hospitals until the First World War, as it could kill yellow organisms and was seven times stronger than carbolic acid. It was sprayed onto the clothes of soldiers during the Crimean War to protect against disease and lice. The antioxidant property of thyme oil can be utilised to prevent a number of pathological disorders such as atherosclerosis, cancer, inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to prevent rancidity and preservation of foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePharmacology and Clinical Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thyme oil is reported to have antispasmodic, expectorant and carminative properties. It also has excellent antimicrobial activity. Thymol, one of the major constituents of thyme oil, is reported to have strongly fungicidal and anthelmintic properties as well as being mildly irritating. The antioxidant properties of thyme oil have been well researched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Thyme oil is a digestive stimulant and a carminative. It promotes appetite, eases abdominal distension and relieves flatulence. The strong antimicrobial properties of thyme can help to counteract intestinal putrefaction, gastroenteritis and candidiasis. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Thyme oil is recommended for all infections. It stimulates the production of white blood corpuscles, so it strengthens the body's immune system. The chemo-type thymol is an excellent immunostimulant, particularly where there have been repeated infectious pathologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusculoskeletal System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Thyme oil is used to ease gout, rheumatic pain and arthritis and sporting injuries. It is recommended for fixed pain of a contracted or cramping nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNervous System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: It is considered a nerve tonic and an intellectual and mental stimulant which is beneficial in cases of nervous depression and mental fatigue. It is also recommended for headaches and stress related complaints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespiratory System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: As a respiratory tonic, antiseptic and expectorant, thyme may be used for any cold condition involving weakness, congestion and or infection of the lungs. It will benefit chronic fatigue, shallow breathing, catarrhal coughs and bronchitis, especially when there is copious, clear or white catarrh. The chemo-type linalool has excellent infection fighting properties. It has a higher percentage of monoterpene alcohols and is considered more gentle and very safe to use with children. When blended with myrtle, it helps calm spasmodic coughing fits. The thymol chemo-type has excellent bronchopulmonary and immunostimulant properties and is ideal for treating colds, coughs, sore throats, bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma. An aqueous solution of 5% thyme kills typhus bacillus in 2 minutes. It can kill colon bacillus in 2 to 8 minutes, staphylococcus in 4 to 8 minutes and streptoccoccus and diphtheric bacillus in 4 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTonic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thyme oil is particularly effective for people who are fatigued, depressed or lethargic. It is very useful during convalescence and it stimulates the appetite. It helps to revive and strengthen the body and mind and is reputed to stimulate the brain and improve memory. It stimulates the circulation and may be used to raise low blood pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: The linalool chemo-type is recommended for skin infections as it is non irritating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thyme oil is non-toxic, non-irritating and a possible sensitiser in some individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10ml, 30ml, 50ml (for 100ml and above, please contact us)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE NATURALIST GRANDEUR","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":48116108951804,"sku":"TNG0001-THY10ML","price":89.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":48116108984572,"sku":"TNG0002-THY30ML","price":249.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":48116109017340,"sku":"TNG0003-THY50ML","price":389.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6640\/7164\/files\/ThymeRed.png?v=1760962295","url":"https:\/\/www.thenaturalistgrandeur.com.sg\/products\/thyme-red","provider":"The Naturalist Grandeur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}