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Thyme: Benefits, Uses and How to Prepare a Time-Honored Healing Herb IMPORTANT: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is generally well tolerated as a food and seasoning, but its essential oil and concentrated preparations call for caution. Pregnant women should avoid medicinal amounts and thyme essential oil, since folk tradition attributes uterine-stimulating effects to it. People allergic to plants in the Lamiaceae family (mint, oregano, sage), those with thyroid conditions, high blood pressure, or who take blood thinners should consult a doctor before using thyme as a remedy. Essential oil is never ingested undiluted and never applied neat to the skin. Thyme is not a substitute for medical treatment: if a cough, fever, or respiratory infection lasts more than a few days or gets worse, see a doctor. ...

Thyme Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses and How to Use It IMPORTANT: Thyme essential oil is one of the most powerful antimicrobial oils, but also one of the most irritating to skin and mucous membranes. NEVER apply it undiluted to the skin and NEVER ingest it without the guidance of a specialist. It is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 6, people with high blood pressure, and those with blood-clotting issues or who take anticoagulants. It may interact with certain medications. Always do a patch test before use and consult your doctor if you are on any treatment. ...