Introduction of thyme oil
Thyme Oil is common species of Thyme which is native to warm temperate regions.It is a small plant with purple flowers and spade shaped green leaves.Thyme Oil have strong bland taste and aromatic odour. The leaves are widely used in food applications.Thymus vulgare herb has been used internally (as Tea) or externally (as ointment) for treatment of disorders of the gastroinstinal tract.
Specification of Thyme Oil
Testing Items | Standard Requirements | Testing Result |
Appearance | Colorless volatile essential oil. It appears yellow or dark red-brown when cast light on | Qualified |
Scent | Strong and pleasant aroma | Qualified |
Taste | Durable stimulating and cooling taste | Qualified |
Density (20?/20?) | 0.915-0.935 | 0.918 |
Optical Rotation (20?) | -3°-- 0° | -2.25° |
Refractive Index (20?) | 1.4950-1.5050 | 1.5010 |
Solubility | 1 ml sample dissolve in 2ml ethanol 80%(v/v) | Qualified |
Water-soluble nol test | Negative | Negative |
nol Content | ≥40.0% | 40.2% |
Function of Thyme Oil
The ‘Natural possessions’: The Thyme Red oil is an effective anti-spasmodic, anti-ungal, anti-septic, anti-microbial, astringent, bactericide, diuretic, , insecticide, tonic and as an immunity-stimulant. Treasure of benefits and uses!
Therapeutic: Therapeutically, Thyme Red oil helps improving the concentration power and focusing and is a valuable resource for curing bronchitis, coughs, colds and asthma. Medicinal: It fortifies the lungs and helps with colds, coughs, asthma, laryngitis, sinusitis, catarrh, whooping cough, sore throats and tonsillitis. It is very helpful for cystitis and urethritis. Diluted as a mouthwash or as a gargling solution, Thyme Red oil can help with gum infections.