Thyme Moroccan ct borneol

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(Thymus satureioides ct. borneol)
Traditionally used to support healthy breathing, immune response, skin, gallbladder, bladder and urinary function, and to soothe minor muscle and joint discomfort.

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Thyme, Moroccan ct. Borneol
Thymus satureioides

Plant Origin: Morocco
Method: Steam distilled plant
Cultivation: Grown using organic methods
Chemical Family: Monoterpenol
Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous
Note (Evaporation Rate): Top-Middle

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis Lot#107
borneol 28.71%
carvacrol 15.98%
camphene 8.78%
a-terpineol 3.36%
linalool 4.97%
alpha-pinene 3.27%
y-terpinene 0.80%
para cymene 2.99%

Safety Information
Children: Possible skin irritant - See Safety information below.

Pregnant/Breastfeeding: Suitable topically and diffused. There is a caution for oral use if breastfeeding.

Medication/Health Condition: Caution Orally: Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Breastfeeding mothers (a controversial caution), Hemophilia Peptic Ulcer, Internal bleeding, and other Bleeding disorders, Major Surgery and Childbirth (up to one week before or after), Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment, Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy, Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count), Vasculitis
[Contraindicated orally because Thyme ct borneol "may inhibit platelet aggregation based on in vitro data either for the oil or a major constituent." Essential Oil Safety â€‹by Tisserand/Young, page 117.]

Therapeutic Uses
Moroccan Thyme essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Acne
Arthritis
Autoimmune
Bacteria
Blood Pressure
Bronchitis
Childbirth, may speed labor and afterbirth delivery
Circulation
Cystitis
Cytokines - borneol inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF alpha, IL-1b and IL-6
Digestion, bulimia, upset stomach, intestinal antiseptic
Diuretic
Edema
Fluid retention
Gallbladder, gallstones
Gout
Headaches
Immune system - effective immunological modulator to slow excessive immune reactions (such as cytokines) without compromising necessary defensive functions
Impotence
Infection
Inflammation - borneol down-regulates pro-inflammatory cytokines
Insomnia
Joints, minor aches and pains
Liver
Memory
Menses, induce
Parasites
Respiratory system - may help ameliorate or prevent acute lung injury (ALI) when pro-inflammatory cytokines are over expressed
Sinus, bacterial, viral
Throat, tonsillitis
Tonsillitis
Tuberculosis
Uterus, muscle tone, tonic
Vaginal discharge
Virus
Weakness
Uplifting

Kurt Schnaubelt wrote in Medical Aromatherapy that Moroccan Thyme "may be the most effective for chronic infections and/ or autoimmune diseases. It helps realign the immune system reducing chronic inflammation caused by pathologically elevated levels of gamma globulins. Aromamedicine uses this oil for angina and tuberculosis. Because of its highly restorative combination of carvacrol (a phenol) and borneol (a valuable terpene alcohol not encountered in similarly high concentrations in any other oil), it has also been recommended for arthrosis."

Schnaubelt also wrote in Original Swiss Aromatics Authenticity Bulletin #12 Moroccan Thyme:
"The unique composition of Moroccan Thyme almost miraculously fits the demands of the current health issues [2020-2022] as it contains about 30% or more borneol. Recent studies have shown that borneol downregulates proinflammatory cytokines and suggest that it may help ameliorate or prevent acute lung injury (ALI) when proinflammatory cytokines are over expressed. Borneol inhibits proinflammatory cytokines TNF alpha, IL-1b and IL-6. This Thyme also contains about 6-10% carvacrol. Carvacrol is not only highly antimicrobial and antiviral, but also induces the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10.
As an oil that regulates these important parameters, Moroccan Thyme has been used in French style aromatherapy as an effective immunological modulator to slow excessive immune reactions without compromising necessary defensive functions. Thymus satureioïdes counteracts pathogenic microorganisms as well as the excess cytokines that often arise with the reaction of the immune system to certain viruses and other triggers."

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects and mechanism of action of borneol on photodynamic therapy of acne - Science Direct

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Maximum dermal use level is 3.3% (Tisserand/Young). Price wrote that Moroccan Thyme was applied "neat daily" for a patient with chronic bacterial infection. This oil, in addition to others, were applied undiluted "mainly on the back and thoracic area." (Other oils used were Rosemary ct. cineole and Tea Tree.)

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Moroccan Thyme is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.

Price wrote that Moroccan Thyme was given orally for a patient with chronic bacterial infection. He took 5-6 drops of Tea Tree, Peppermint and Moroccan Thyme blended in honey and swallowed 4 times daily with warm water, like an herbal tea.

Click here for information about internal usage.

Safety
Oral Use Drug Caution: Caution Orally: Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Breastfeeding mothers (a controversial caution), Hemophilia Peptic Ulcer, Internal bleeding, and other Bleeding disorders, Major Surgery and Childbirth (up to one week before or after), Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment, Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy, Thrombocytopenia (decreased blood count), Vasculitis.
[Contraindicated orally because Thyme ct borneol "may inhibit platelet aggregation based on in vitro data either for the oil or a major constituent." Essential Oil Safety â€‹by Tisserand/Young, page 117.]

Moroccan Thyme is a possible skin irritant.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Price, Shirley and Len, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Third Edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2008, pages 82, 470-471.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Advanced Aromatherapy, 1995, page 81.
Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla, The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual, Tampa, FL: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1994, page 409.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Medical Aromatherapy.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 448-449.

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