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Essential oil
Thyme essential oil
Thymus vulgarisEssential oilBulk supplyHalal
- Appearance
- Transparent fluid
- Colour
- Yellow-brown
- Odour
- Specific, of thyme
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) | from 0.820 to 0.961 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | from 1.4720 to 1.5110 |
| Optical rotation (20°C) (°) | from -21.0 to +15.0 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | not more than 10.3 |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| Thymol | from 45 to 50 |
| Carvacrol | from 2 to 30 |
| Content of phenols, % | from 10.0 to 74.0 |
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of thyme oil are antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, bechic, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic, and vermifuge.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.