Thyme Oil Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Thyme oil is an essential oil distilled from the thyme plant, Thymus vulgaris. Though thyme is typically thought of as a useful kitchen herb, it also offers important medicinal benefits that can be used topically, taken internally or used in a diffuser in aromatherapy.¹

Thyme Oil Health Uses and Health Benefits

Thyme oil has important antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial health benefits. Thyme oil can help combat antibiotic-resistant bugs, boost immune system health and improve respiratory symptoms. Thyme oil applied topically also helps to prevent skin infections, promote better wound healing and improve the overall health of the skin. Oral thyme oil treatments also help to clean teeth and kill bad bacteria.^1,2

References

1. https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/thyme-oil.aspx
2. https://draxe.com/thyme-oil/