Sharp, warm and strongly herbal. Red thyme is steam distilled from Thymus satureioides grown in Spain. It is the most intense of the thyme oils, with a woody, warming aroma and the reddish-amber color that gives it its name.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Thymus satureioides
- Origin: Spain
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: woody, herbal, sharp, warming
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 1–2 drops with lemon or rosemary for a warm, herbal room scent.
- Home: add a drop or two to an unscented cleaner for a fresh herbal note.
- Blends well with: lemon, rosemary, lavender, bergamot and tea tree.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes. This is a strong oil: use a low dilution and avoid sensitive skin.
