THYME THYMOL
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Derived from the thymol chemotype, thyme essential oil is distinguished by a high content of thymol, conferring potent antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, while exhibiting moderate spasmolytic and expectorant properties.
Its warm and camphoraceous aroma makes it a preferred ingredient for professional applications in aromatherapy and pharmaceutical formulation.
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 presents a very broad antimicrobial spectrum but can be irritating.
Thyme offers a targeted antimicrobial action with excellent skin tolerance, particularly suited to sensitive skin and children.
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
- Anti-irritation post-waxing creams (1% thyme essential oil)
- Warming joint balms (2% thyme essential oil)
PHARMACIES
- Gastro-resistant capsules (180 mg of thyme essential oil) for irritable bowel syndrome
- ENT decongestant sprays (0.5% thyme essential oil)
- Antiseptic throat lozenges (0.2% thymol)
FOOD INDUSTRY
- Possible use as a natural preservative at low dosage (0.1%) in cheese or cured meat preparations, under regulatory control.
AROMATHERAPY
- Respiratory blend
- 1 mL of thyme + 1 mL of eucalyptus radiata + 1 mL of ravintsara in 20 mL of neutral carrier oil for diffusion or chest massage.
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.
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