Although it is very well known in Provençal cuisine, Thyme is not just that, and has many properties that go beyond its aromas. These benefits are found in particular in essential oil and hydrosol. Thyme hydrosol with linalool, one of the gentlest, is particularly anti-infectious. It is a formidable ally in winter to stimulate immunity and fight against infections and fatigue. On the skin, it regulates excess sebum and fights acne. Latin name: Thymus zygis (Loefl.) L. Distilled part: flowering tops

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Who can use it?

Adults and Teenagers Adults and Teenagers
Children under 6 years old Children under 6 years old
Pregnant & breastfeeding women Pregnant & breastfeeding women
Babies under 3 years old Babies under 3 years old

Main properties

  • anti-infectious :

    thanks to the thymol associated with the monoterpenols of which it is composed, the linalool thyme hydrosol is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. Versatile, it helps relieve oral infections such as mouth ulcers or gingivitis, as well as mycoses or winter illnesses such as colds or bronchitis.

  • purifying :

    thanks to its anti-infectious property, Thyme hydrosol with linalool fights against acne. It purifies and rebalances combination and oily skin as well as oily scalps. It also helps rebalance the intestinal flora.

  • nerve stimulant :

    the aromatic molecules of Thyme linalool hydrosol give it a neurotonic action. By stimulating the nervous system, it fights against asthenia, nervous fatigue and stress.

  • immunostimulant :

    linalool, geraniol, 4-terpineol and even nerol are molecules recognized in linalool thyme hydrosol to stimulate the immune system in cases of weakness, particularly in young children, in order to prevent winter infections.

Against the Rhinitis, cold, sinusitis, immunity, ENT infection

Efficiency: ++++

Simple use

  • From 3 months. Through the skin, add 1 teaspoon to bath water.
  • From 6 months. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of Thyme linalool hydrosol to the water in the bottle, to drink twice a day for 15 days.
  • For adults. Orally, add 1 tablespoon of Thyme linalool hydrosol in 1 L of water to drink throughout the day for a maximum of 3 weeks.

Use in synergy

From 6 years old, except pregnant and breastfeeding women. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of the following mixture in 1 cup of hot water, drink 3 to 5 times a day depending on progress.

  • 50 mL of Scots Pine hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Rosemary hydrosol with verbenone
  • 50 mL of Thyme hydrosol with linalool
  • 50 mL of Myrtle hydrosol

Source: Bosson, L. (2015). Hydrolatherapy. Brussels: Editions Amyris.

In case of' Intestinal infection

Efficiency: ++++

Simple use

From 6 months. Orally, add 1 tablespoon in a glass of water 2 times a day.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to a glass of pure water, to drink twice a day after meals:

  • 1 teaspoon of Thyme linalool hydrosol
  • 1 teaspoon of Noble Laurel hydrosol

Source: Falcon M. (2018). Treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrosols. Blood of the Earth.

To fight against Intestinal worms

Efficiency: ++++

Simple use

From 6 months. Orally, add 1 tablespoon in a glass of water to drink twice a day.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to a glass of water to drink morning and evening for 25 days:

  • 1 teaspoon of Thyme linalool hydrosol
  • 1 teaspoon of Tea Tree hydrosol

Source: Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide to floral waters and hydrosols. Paris: Ed. Medici.

Against the Bronchitis

Efficiency: +++

Simple use

  • From 3 months. Dermal, add 1 teaspoon in bath water.
  • From 6 months. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of Thyme linalool hydrosol to the water in the baby bottle, to drink twice a day for 15 days.
  • For adults. Orally, add 1 tablespoon of Thyme linalool hydrosol in 1 L of water to drink throughout the day for a maximum of 3 weeks.

Against the Fatigue

Efficiency: ++

Simple use

From 3 months. Orally, add 1 tablespoon in a glass of water to drink twice a day.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to 1.5 L of water, to drink throughout the day:

  • 1 tablespoon of Thyme hydrosol with linalool
  • 1 tablespoon of Noble Laurel hydrosol

Source: Faucon, M., & Canac, P. (2018). Treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy, hydrosols (1st ed.). Paris: Ed. Blood of the Earth.

In case of' Skin infection

Efficiency: ++

Simple use

From 3 months. Through the skin, use Thyme linalool hydrosol in compresses locally or as a spray to spray on the area concerned.

Use in synergy

From 6 months, except pregnant and breastfeeding women. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of the following mixture in 1 cup of hot water to drink 3 times a day.

  • 50 mL of Thyme hydrosol with linalool
  • 50 mL of Tea Tree hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Vetiver hydrosol
  • 100 mL of Geranium hydrosol

Source: Bosson, L. (2015). Hydrolatherapy. Brussels: Editions Amyris.

Against the Angina, Sore throat

Efficiency: ++

Simple use

From 3 months. Orally, add 1 tablespoon in a glass of water as a gargle twice a day.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to a glass of pure water, to use as a gargle twice a day:

  • 1 teaspoon of Thyme linalool hydrosol
  • 1 teaspoon of Tea Tree hydrosol
  • 1 teaspoon of Noble Laurel hydrosol

Source: Falcon M. (2018). Treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrosols. Blood of the Earth.

In case of' Acne, Oily skin

Efficiency: +

Simple use

From 3 months. Through the skin, apply a cotton pad soaked in linalool thyme hydrosol to the affected area.

To fight against Greasy hair

Efficiency: +

Simple use

From 3 months. Through the skin, spray on the affected area after rinsing the last shampoo.

Use in synergy

From 6 years old. Through the skin, add the following mixture of hydrosols in equal parts in a spray to spray on the affected area after rinsing the last shampoo.

  • Thyme hydrosol with linalool
  • Atlas Cedar Hydrosol
  • Sage hydrosol

Source: Bosson, L. (2015). Hydrolatherapy. Brussels: Editions Amyris.

Characteristics and composition

Cosmetic features
  • Hair type: oily, dull.
  • Skin type: oily, acne-prone, combination, sensitive.
Main molecules
  • linalool
  • geraniol
  • thymol
  • terpinen-4-ol
  • nerol
Organoleptic characteristics
  • Appearance: mobile liquid
  • Color: colorless to light yellow
  • Odor: fresh, herbaceous.
  • Taste: aromatic, herbaceous, fresh.
  • PH: 4.0 to 7.0
Botanical characteristics
  • Latin name: Thymus vulgaris
  • Botanical family: Lamiaceae
  • Distilled part: aerial parts
  • Country of origin: Metropolitan France.

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