Latin Name : Thymus serpyllum
Part Of Plant Used : Fresh or partly dried flowering tops and leaves of the plant
Source : Spain
Extraction Method : Steam Distillation

Red Thyme essential oil has strong antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and hypertensive properties, all which make it useful in treating a wide variety of illnesses and infections. It is also one of the strongest natural antioxidants and has been used in medical practices to boost the immune system, promote joint and muscle health, and inspire respiratory wellness.

Thyme is a common herb and is generally used as a condiment or spice. Besides that, thyme is also used in herbal and domestic medicines. The health benefits of thyme essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antispasmodic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, bactericidal, bechic, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge substance.

Thyme red essential oil is extracted from the fresh or partly dried flowering tops and leaves of the plant by water or steam distillation.