Red Thyme Essential Oil 50ml – Thymus Vulgaris | Steam Distilled Spain

Discover the bold, herbaceous intensity of pure Red Thyme Essential Oil, steam distilled from the leaves of Thymus Vulgaris sourced from Spain. Sharp, warm and powerfully aromatic — with a robust, spicy herbaceousness, a warm, earthy depth and a clean, penetrating freshness — Red Thyme is one of the most potent, characterful and historically significant essential oils in aromatherapy and natural home fragrance.

Red Thyme is the unrefined, first-distillation expression of Thyme Essential Oil — its characteristic reddish-amber colour a result of the high phenol content, particularly thymol and carvacrol, retained from the raw plant material. Bold, warm and powerfully aromatic, it is distinctly more intense in character than the redistilled White Thyme, making it a particularly valued ingredient for professional formulators and those seeking the full, uncompromised aromatic character of the Thyme plant. Spain, with its warm Mediterranean climate and rich herbal heritage, is one of the world’s finest producers of Thyme Essential Oil — its sun-drenched hillsides and aromatic garrigue producing a herb of exceptional intensity and depth.

Thyme has been one of the most celebrated and widely used herbs in the world since antiquity — the ancient Egyptians used it in the embalming process, the Greeks burned it as incense in their temples (its name deriving from the Greek thymos, meaning ‘to fumigate’ or ‘to sacrifice’), and the Romans used it to purify their homes and flavour their food and drink. In medieval Europe, Thyme was a symbol of courage and bravery — knights wore sprigs of Thyme embroidered on their armour, and ladies presented Thyme garlands to their champions before battle. It has been a staple of European herbal medicine, cuisine and aromatic practice for thousands of years.

With its bold, clarifying and powerfully warming aromatic character, Red Thyme Essential Oil is a distinctive and valued addition to any aromatherapy collection or professional formulation palette. This 50ml size is ideal for professional formulators, therapists and those who incorporate Red Thyme regularly into their practice or product making.

Product Details:

• Latin Name: Thymus Vulgaris
• Part of Plant: Leaves
• Origin: Spain
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Size: 50ml

How to Use:

• Diffusion/Oil Burner: Add 1–2 drops only to your diffuser or oil burner — Red Thyme is exceptionally potent; use sparingly for a bold, warm and purifying herbal aromatic atmosphere
• Home care: A popular addition to natural cleaning formulations for a powerfully fresh and purifying aromatic character
• Blending: Blends well with Lavender, Rosemary, Oregano, Lemon, Bergamot and other herbal, fresh or citrus essential oils — use in very small amounts as its powerful aroma can easily dominate a blend
• Topical: Always dilute very thoroughly with a carrier oil before any topical application — Red Thyme is one of the most dermal-sensitising essential oils available and must be used in very low dilutions only

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity — Red Thyme is one of the most potent and dermal-sensitising essential oils available due to its high phenol content; always dilute very well with a carrier oil and use in very low dilutions only. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or for those with high blood pressure or epilepsy. If you are nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. Do not use internally.