Thought to impart courage to its bearer, Thyme was given to knights and warriors before they went into battle by ladies of the Middle Ages. During this same period, Thyme was often placed beneath pillows to help promote a peaceful sleep and to ward off nightmares. The ancient Greeks used Thyme in their baths and burned it as an incense in their temples. Today, Thyme is commonly used as a seasoning, but it also provides cleansing and clarifying effects for the skin. However, due to its high phenol content, Thyme should be diluted with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil before application.

Application:
ATID
Plant Part: Leaf
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Aromatic Description:
Warm, herbaceous, floral, powdery
Main Chemical Component and Chemotype:
Thymol, para-cymene, γ-terpinene