Botanical Profile
Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris
Plant Part: Leaf
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: India
Note: Middle
Aroma: Sharp, warming, herbaceous, medicinal
Blends Well With: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary, Pine
Key Applications
Skincare & Body Care
Purifies oily or acne-prone skin
Supports anti-aging blends for youthful glow
Adds herbaceous freshness to lotions and balms
Aromatherapy
Calms anxiety and clears mental fog
Creates balance and promotes relaxation
Energizes blends for focus and clarity
Massage & Perfumery
Warming, herbaceous depth in massage oils
Anchors natural perfumes with bold freshness
Adds uniqueness to deodorants and sprays
Household & Insect Protection
Repels mosquitoes, bugs, and household pests
Useful in green cleaning and disinfectant sprays
Diffuses to refresh stale or stagnant air
Ritual & Spiritual
Traditionally burned in temples for purification
Associated with courage and bravery in medieval Europe
Used to banish negativity and strengthen intent
History & Tradition
Thyme has been treasured since antiquity. Greeks and Romans burned it in temples to invite vitality and courage. Egyptians used it in embalming for its purifying qualities. By the Middle Ages, Thyme symbolized bravery—knights carried sprigs into battle for courage and strength. Its enduring history marks it as an oil of protection, cleansing, and renewal.
How to Use
Diffuser: 2–3 drops for purification and focus
Massage Oil: Dilute heavily in carrier oil for grounding blends
Skincare: Add sparingly to creams or serums (always diluted)
Ritual: Burn or anoint to banish negativity and invoke courage
Cleaning: Blend with lemon or pine oils for natural disinfectant sprays
Safety & Precautions
Essential oils are the plant’s concentrated spirit. a single drop holds its will, wisdom, and a touch of wildness. You’re working with nature’s heavy artillery, not hobby supplies. Handle with care; reverence is the first safeguard. These are allies, not employees. Treat them accordingly. Use with both heart and mind. intuition for flow, education for form.
Dilute before skin contact. Mix with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil.
Trust me, “raw essence” sounds better than it feels.Do not use undiluted (neat). The burn is real, and it’s not enlightenment.
Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and broken skin. If contact occurs, dilute immediately with vegetable oil or milk. NEVER water first. Alchemy 101: oil and water have never agreed to a merger.
For external use only. If you can taste it, you’ve gone too far.
Store properly. Sunlight and heat speed oxidation…and explosions. Neither improves the aroma.
Photosensitivity warning: Citrus oils and sunlight don’t mix. Apply responsibly!
Your skin is not a crème brûlée, and unless you’re auditioning as Toast, stay out of the sun for 24 hours.Children, Pets, and Pregnancy: Small in size, high in absorption — please don’t turn them into experiments.
Discontinue use if redness, rash, or irritation occurs — your skin has entered the chat with performance feedback.
The Magick Within
At Aureum Terra Herb, Thyme is the oil of courage and purification. It clears, strengthens, and protects, just as it has for thousands of years..
Thyme teaches: courage protects, and clarity restores.