It is a strong essential oil, pregnant women or patients with high blood pressure to avoid using. Because it contains phenol components (carvacrol and muscimol), can make the mucous membranes and skin irritation reaction, so can not be used as skin care products ingredients, generally should be used in low concentrations. When using it for massage therapy, it is best to do a skin test first to see if there is an allergic reaction.

Thyme essential oil helps to treat disorders of the nervous system, respiratory problems, digestive system and urinary system. The main methods of routine use are:

First, incense burners and vaporizers for incense: in vapor therapy, thyme essential oil helps to treat bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, congestion of mucous membranes and muscle aches.

Second, do the ingredients of the compound oil: do the ingredients of the compound oil, can treat arthritis, bronchitis, colds, flu, coughs, gout, bruises, eczema, mucous membrane congestion, muscle aches and rheumatism, but also can lose weight.

Third, do mouthwash and gargle ingredients: when diluted, do mouthwash and gargle ingredients, thyme essential oil helps treat gum infections and tonsillitis.

Fourth, direct use of essential oil: Thyme essential oil can treat animal bites and boils, but it must be used with care because it may cause allergic skin reactions.

Suitable essential oils for mixing with thyme essential oil: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, lavender, rosemary and pine essential oils.