dōTERRA Thyme Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Thyme Essential Oil - 15ml
Thyme is steam distilled from the leaf of Thymus vulgaris, a low, woody herb grown by doTERRA's growers in Spain and Kenya. It's one of the more assertive single-note oils in the range, closer in weight to Oregano or Clove than to a softer herb like Marjoram.
The aroma is warm, green and herbaceous, with a sharp, peppery edge that comes through even at a couple of drops. It's a distinctive smell rather than a gentle one, and it holds its own in a blend rather than sitting quietly underneath other notes.
A drop or two in a diffuser goes further than most other oils, and it's usually paired with something woody or citrus rather than used alone. For topical use, dilute well with a carrier oil first — this isn't an oil to apply casually or neat.
Why people choose it
- A warm, green, herbaceous aroma with a sharp, peppery edge
- Steam distilled from the leaf of Thymus vulgaris
- Grown by doTERRA's growers in Spain and Kenya
- A concentrated, assertive oil that suits a light hand in the diffuser
- Blends well with woody or citrus oils, which soften its sharp edge
How it smells
Warm, green and herbaceous, with a sharp, peppery edge that's more assertive than softer herb oils like Marjoram.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- One to two drops in a diffuser, paired with a woody or citrus oil to soften its sharp herbaceous edge.
- On skin
- Dilute well with a carrier oil before applying to the area of your choice.
- Dilution
- Dilute well — one drop of Thyme to ten drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use, since doTERRA names it among the oils needing heavier dilution.
- Worth knowing
- This is a concentrated, assertive oil, so a light hand goes further than you'd expect.
Details
- Botanical name
- Thymus vulgaris
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Thymol, Para-cymene
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute well with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Thyme smell like?
Warm, green and herbaceous, with a sharper, more peppery edge than Marjoram or Basil.
Where does doTERRA source Thyme from?
Growers in Spain and Kenya.
What does it blend well with?
A woody oil such as Cedarwood, or a citrus oil like Lemon to soften its sharp edge.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
One or two is usually plenty — it's a concentrated, assertive aroma that carries a long way.
Can I apply it to my skin?
Yes, once diluted well with a carrier oil first — this is one of the oils worth diluting generously.