What Is the Difference Between Thyme Linalool and Thyme Thymol?

Of the most commonly available Thyme Essential Oils, Thyme ct linalool tends to be amongst the most gentle and safe while Thyme ct thymol contains more thymol and can be a more potent antibacterial/antiviral oil. Constituent and safety information varies depending on the specific chemotype of Thyme Oil used.

Is thyme and thymol the same?

Thymol (10-64%) is one of the major constituent of essential oils of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae), a medicinal plant with several therapeutic properties. This plant, native to Mediterranean regions, is commonly used as a culinary herb and also with a long history of use for different medicinal purposes.

What is thyme linalool used for?

It is used both for pulmonary ailments (cough, bronchitis, pharyngitis) and for intestinal inflammation, urinary tract infections (cystitis, urethritis) and gynaecological infection (vaginal candidiasis, prostatitis, vaginitis), skin ailments (mycosis, infectious dermatitis, psoriasis, warts) and physical or mental ...