Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 8007-46-3
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- Thyme oil is typically acquired from the leaves and flowers of Thymus vulgaris via a steam distillation process. The first distillation produces red thyme essential oil, which is a heady, dark oil with a spicy scent. Red thyme oil is often used as a middle note in perfumery. White thyme essential oil is a further distillation of the red thyme. This second distillation process results in a gold to pale yellow oil. This is the most commonly used form of thyme oil. It’s simply referred to as thyme oil or white thyme oil.
- Acne
- There’s some evidence that thyme oil is effective at reducing acne-causing bacteria on the skin. An animal study that compared thyme oil to oregano oil found that both were able to eliminate bacteria, but that oregano oil was more effective.
- Alopecia areata
- Thyme oil mixed with other essential oils and a carrier oil, coupled with massage, may be used as a treatment to prevent hair loss. Currently, there’s little data indicating whether or not thyme oil is effective for this condition, although anecdotal evidence indicates that a combination of essential oils that includes thyme oil may be an effective treatment.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Common Uses
- Thyme Oil is used in skin care, home care, insect repellent, aromatherapy. It is used to flavor food and to support a healthy immune system.
- Product Application
- Thymol is a highly aromatic monoterpene phenol that has been extensively studied for its antimicrobial properties. Carvacrol, also a monoterpene phenol, like Thymol, it displays antifungal and antibacterial properties. Both Thymol and Carvacrol have been observed to show antioxidant effects. p-Cymeneis a monoterpene shows antimicrobial benefits alongside analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Orally
- Thyme is taken by mouth for bronchitis, whooping cough, sore throat, colic, arthritis, upset stomach, stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bedwetting, a movement disorder in children (dyspraxia), intestinal gas (flatulence), parasitic worm infections, and skin disorders.
- Breast cancer
- One very preliminary study found that wild thyme extract may eventually show promise at fighting breast cancer.
- Coughs and respiratory tract infections
- The thymol content in thyme oil is thought to have antispasmodic properties. When mixed with primrose, thyme essential oil has been shown to be effective at reducing coughs and reducing the duration of respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold.
- Food preservative
- In a study reported in the Journal of Medicine and Source, thyme oil was found to be effective at eliminating food-related bacteria and fungi. Thyme and thymol have been found to have antibacterial effects against bacterium, including salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Helicobacter pylori.
- Heart disease
- A 2010 laboratory study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that the carvacrol in thyme oil was an effective anti-inflammatory agent with cardioprotective capabilities, making it potentially beneficial for people with heart disease.
- Oral health
- Thymol’s anti-inflammatory effects have been documented in several studies. The thymol in thyme oil is effective at reducing inflammation and infection. According to recent research, thymol’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make it beneficial for oral health. The compound is an ingredient in several dental products, including Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash.
- Blends well with
- Bergamot, Grapefruit Pink, Lemon, Lavender, Oregano and Rosemary.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Gold pale yellow oil liquid
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.905 - 0.935 | — | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) | 1.491 - 1.510 | — | — |
| Flash Point | 55 | °C | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Allergens
- No known allergens.
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product is devoid of the materials in California Safe Program Proposition 65
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated. Phthalates Statement
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container.
- Shelf Life
- Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum three years.