Originating of North Africa, thyme pushes in stony and rather dry grounds. There are 300 different species; the chemical composition, and consequently the activity therapeutic, from the essential oil of thyme thus vary according to the sunning, the altitude, the nature of the ground, the purity of the air,The legend wants that thyme was born from the tears of the beautiful Hélène de Troie.
- respiratory affections
- asthenias, nervous disorders
- oral affections
- gynaecological and urologic affections
- skin troubles, mycoses
- cold ends
Source: A. Zhiri & D. Baudoux, essential Oils Chémotypées and their synergies, Inspir Development
In case of unavailability of oil essential of thyme with thymol, think of the oil essential of marjoram with shells.