LEMON THYME
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Recognized for its delicately lemon-scented aroma and its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, Lemon Thyme essential oil is distinguished by its chemotype rich in terpenic aldehydes (citral) and monoterphenols (geraniol), offering antiseptic, expectorant and stimulating properties for professional use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and aromatherapy.
A TRULY FRENCH ORIGIN
Grown in France, the plants from our producers are distilled either in the Drôme Provençale (fixed distillery unit), or directly in the harvest field (mobile distillery unit), then packaged in our warehouse in Isère.
Each batch is traced from the plot to the bottle, with analyses conducted by a French laboratory.
A LOCAL ALTERNATIVE
This locally grown plant can represent a relevant alternative to popular exotic essential oils.
Despite their natural origin, these can have a significant environmental impact (deforestation, pressure on biodiversity, carbon-intensive transport).
Here is an example:
tea tree offers a very broad antimicrobial spectrum, while lemon thyme provides a gentler antiseptic action combined with a tonic effect and expectorant properties.
Please note: Each essential oil has a unique identity, and the same plant can also vary depending on its origin. The equivalences proposed here do not aim to fully replace exotic plants, but to explore complementary alternatives based on your needs.
This comparison is part of an approach to promote Made in France and Made in Europe products, while encouraging responsible use of oils sourced from fragile ecosystems such as Tea Tree or Ylang-Ylang.
Complete Plant Identity
QUALITY GUARANTEES
- 100% pure, natural, undiluted.
- Certified ORGANIC by Ecocert (FR-BIO-01)
- HECT (French chemotyped essential oil standard)
- Conform to EOBBD (Essential Oil Botanically and Biochemically Defined)
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) included via Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
PLANT CHEMICAL PROFILE
MOLECULAR PROPERTIES
WHO IS THIS oil FOR?
COSMETICS
- Purifying care: incorporate at 0.1–0.3% in gels and lotions for combination to oily skin.
- Decongestant balms: 1% essential oil in a shea butter-based balm to soothe the chest.
PHARMACIES
- ENT formulas: nasal sprays or antiseptic lozenges at 0.5% lemon thyme essential oil to soothe mucous membranes.
- Local antiseptic: oral solutions or disinfectant gels containing 0.2–0.5% EO for oral hygiene.
FOOD INDUSTRY
- Possible aromatic usage in food flavoring (gourmet foods, beverages) at infinitesimal doses (< 0.1%) under regulatory supervision.
AROMATHERAPY
- In diffusion or dry inhalation to support decongestant action and concentration.
Précautions d’emploi
Not recommended for:
- Children under 7 years old
- Pregnant / breastfeeding women
- Epileptics
- Asthmatics
Essential oils are not without risks:
- Prior skin patch test recommended
- Never ingest undiluted without consulting a healthcare professional.
- Risks: allergy, convulsion, irritation, respiratory toxicity
Logistics
- 1 kg bottle: 24 × 9 × 9 cm
- 5 kg jerrycan: 28 × 18 × 23 cm
- 10 kg jerrycan: 32 × 23 × 29 cm
Please note:
Bulk orders are non-returnable, non-exchangeable, and non-refundable, except in the event of damage during transport.
If you suspect a quality issue with a bulk order, please contact our team within 30 days.
A 10 ml sample can be requested for analysis.
Any questions? Feel free to contact us:
+33 6 13 80 34 13
contact@domainedesaromesfrancais.com.
SHIPPING COSTS
France :
Mondial Relay : 14,95 €
Colissimo : 14,95 €
DHL : 24,95 €
Europe :
Mondial Relay : 15,95 €
Colissimo : 15,95 €
DHL : 25,95 €
SAFETY
Flammable, irritant, potentially toxic by inhalation or ingestion
Toxic to aquatic organisms
Sources :
The information presented above is provided for informational purposes only and cannot replace the advice of a healthcare professional.
- Oliveira, A. S., Cavaleiro, C., Martinez-de-Oliveira, J., & Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A. (2023). Thymus × citriodorus: an Emerging Aromatic and Medicinal Hybrid Plant with Relevant Bioactive Potential. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 33, 1089–1109.
- Cercetari Agronomice in Moldova. (2016). Essential Oil and Microelement Composition of Thymus citriodorus L. and Lippia citriodora H.B.K. Cercetări Agronomice în Moldova, 49(3), 25–33.
- Toncer, O., Karaman, S., Diraz, E., Sogut, T., & Kizil, S. (2017). Essential Oil Composition of Thymus × citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. at Different Harvest Stages. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 45(1), 185–189.