What Is Thyme Oil Used For?
Thyme, belonging to the Ballıbaba family, is a perennial plant. Thyme, which is between 15-40 cm tall, generally likes sunny places and barren lands. The flowers of the thyme, whose leaves are dark green and egg-shaped, are bell-shaped and pinkish in color. Thyme plant is very common in rocky and mountainous places. Thyme, which has a sharp smell and taste, contains 1% essential oil containing the substances thymol, carvacrol, cymol, linalool and borneol. The use of this oil, obtained through steam distillation, dates back to centuries. Thyme spice, obtained by drying thyme, has been used for centuries to flavor dishes and is also drunk as tea. Thyme, which is also used in pharmacy and cosmetics, has many benefits. It is known that thyme oil has properties that relieve respiratory tract disorders and heal infections. Additionally, thyme oil can be used for skin disorders.
