Thyme oil is possibly the most powerful of the essential oils known to fight germs. In fact, the ingredient “Thymol” which appears in environmentally friendly cleaning products is a chemical derivative of thyme oil. Thyme essential oil benefits are numerous and its use in boosting immunity cannot be ignored. In this post, we take a look at the uses of thyme essential oil for immunity and how to use thyme oil for immunity.
Thyme oil is known to be antispasmodic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, bactericidal, bechic, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge.
21 Incredible Health Benefits of Thyme Essential Oil | Organic Facts
The first clue of thyme oil’s great healing and cleansing abilities is its strong, unpleasant odor. When you pop open your bottle of thyme essential oil, you will most likely cringe and recoil in horror. In fact, the oil is so potent that it almost resembles motor oil, and you may be hit with its noxious fumes before it’s even out of the box.
Thyme Essential Oil for Immunity – Recipes
Thyme Oil Foot Rub – Immunity Blend
If you feel a cold coming on, one of the best ways to fight it is to mix up a blend of thyme and a few different calming oils, add carrier oil, and massage into freshly scrubbed feet before retiring for the evening. Even better if you can exfoliate the feet to allow for deeper penetration of the healing oils into the skin.
- 3 drops thyme oil
- 6 drops lavender oil
- 6 drops geranium oil
- Half a cup carrier oil such as olive or jojoba
Thymol and Thyme Essential Oil
Thyme Oil “Cold and Flu” Diffuser Blend
While you’re busy mixing up healing potions, you may as well take out your essential oil mister for some aromatherapy cold and flu prevention or cure in the night. To your diffuser, add:
- 4 drops lavender
- 4 drops thyme oil
- 4 drops German chamomile oil
This is a soothing and relaxing blend that will make you drowsy after breathing it for a few moments. The lavender and chamomile contain sedative properties that counter the stimulating effects of the thyme oil — and this is exactly what your immune system ordered for natural healing in your sleep.
