The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 178· Chapter 14

Thyme Oil

Thymus vulgaris

An essential oil steam-distilled from the flowering tops of common thyme, a Mediterranean herb. Thyme oil is characterized by its phenolic monoterpenoids — primarily thymol and carvacrol — which give the oil its distinctively warm, herbaceous aroma and have been studied for their antimicrobial properties.

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Topicals & Botanicals
Thyme Oil (Thymus vulgaris) — botanical watercolor illustration

Thymus vulgarisBotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

No.01

Thymol

2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol

Why this matters

  • 01Supports a clean, purified skin surface*
  • 02Provides a warm, herbaceous aromatic note*
No.02

Carvacrol

5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol

Why this matters

  • 01Helps maintain a healthy microbial balance on the skin surface*
  • 02Contributes to the oil's robust aromatic character*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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