Linalool thyme

Thymus vulgaris L. She Xiang Cao (Thyme) (aerial part) Tymol, terpinen-4-ol, pinenes, camphene, myrcene, alpha-phellandrene, limonene, 1,8-cineol, p-cymene, linalool, linalyl acetate, bomyl acetate, alpha-terpinyl acetate, alpha-terpineol, borneol, citral, geraniol, carvacrol.50 510 Anthelmintic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, sedative. Treat bronchitis, cancer, diarrhea, gastritis, rheumatism, skin ailments. 

A recent survey about essential oils and their pure constituents used to control Varroa jacobsoni, contained three interesting tables that reported the toxicity of essential oils for V. jacobsoni and Apis mellifera after 24, 48 and 72 hours in a topical application and in an evaporation test, and the effects of essential oils on behavior and reproduction of V jacobsoni and on the bee brood [63]. The most interesting oils were those of cinnamon and clove, with 100% mite mortality after 24 h and no significant toxicity on honey bees. Furthermore, clove essential oil produced small brood mortality, and it was an inhibitor of mite reproduction. Other effective oils were anise, fennel, lavender, rosemary and wintergreen, which killed 100% mites after 48-72 hours. On the contrary, the oils obtained from garlic, onion, oregano and thyme, were found to be very toxic for honey bees. Among pure constituents, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate and pinene resulted small brood mortality and inhibited mite reproduction. 

Thyme at top of mountain high in linalool, better quality safe oil from stronger plants. 

Thyme oil contains thymol and carvacrol (phenols p. 59), which are also dermal irritants, but with linalool and other noncyclic alcohols the risks are significantly reduced. 

There are many published therapeutic uses of the thyme oils. Linalool CT, with very low phenol content, is attributed properties such as reviving, strengthening nerves and aiding concentration by stimulation of the cerebral regions of the brain. It is considered to be an immuno-stimulant and safe for use with children. The high ester content also contributes to its application as an antispasmodic for dry coughs. 

In the case of linalool the enantiomeric ratio was more variable between plants. In majority of investigated plants (R)-(-)-linalool dominates. The plants of the highest optical purity of (-)-Iinalool have been fovmd lavender Lavandula angustifolia), bergamot Citrus auranthium Bergamia), thyme Thymus vulgaris) and basil Ocimum basilicum). In a group of plants in which (S)-(+)-linalool dominates a practically pure enantiomer has been revealed in Robinia flowers Robinia pseudoacacia). 

Additional remark Also the essential oil of wild thyme, T. serpyllum [284-023-3 84776-98-7], again a polymorphous species bearing several chemotypes, is of commercial interest. A carvacrol-rich oil type may contain for example carvacrol (20-40%), thymol (1-5%), p-cymene (10-20%), y-terpinene (5-15%), bomeol, bomyl acetate, 1,8-cineol, citral, geraniol, linalool and others [284[. 

Oil of Thyme. Volatile oil distilled from flowering plant Thymus vulgaris L., Labiatae. Constit. 20-40% by vol of thymol and carvacrol cymene. pinene linalool homyl acetate. 

Linalool is widely distributed, contributing to the flavour and biological activity of grapevine leaves, lemon, basil, tea leaves, thyme and cardamom (Duke and Beckstrom-Sternberg 2001). It is also a major component of some Australian melaleuca oils, especially Melaleuca ericifolia. 

Thyme oil consists entirely of terpenes, the most dominant being a mixture of the phenols thymol and carvacrol. Other compounds present are the alcohols linalool, geraniol and a-terpineol (Stahl-Biskup 1991). Thymol is an expectorant, antimicrobial, anthelminthic and antispasmodic. It is a dermal and mucous membrane irritant and caution is required in its use. The tincture is a safer means of administration than the oil itself. 

Thyme linalool Thymus 1 drop 2. 50 mL egg yolk Omelette... 

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