THYME ZYGIS ESSENTIAL OIL
A strong, warm and pungent Spanish thyme oil requiring batch-specific assessment.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Thymus zygis
Common Name: Spanish Thyme
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origin of Plant: Spain and Portugal
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering herb
Note: Middle
Colour: Yellow to reddish-brown, depending on material
Aroma: Strong, warm, herbaceous and pungent
About This Essential Oil
Thyme Zygis Essential Oil is steam distilled from Thymus zygis, a thyme species native to the Iberian Peninsula. Its powerful herbal aroma is used sparingly in specialist perfumery, soaps, household fragrance and diffuser formulations. Chemistry and trade naming can vary, so the current chemotype, processing information and batch analysis must be identified before any application or limit is selected.
Key Benefits
• Provides a strong, warm and herbaceous aroma
• Adds intensity to specialist aromatic formulations
• Popular in robust herbal and household blends
• Complements selected citrus, woody and herbal oils
• Effective as a middle note at low proportions
• Requires chemistry- and product-specific assessment
History
Thymus zygis is native to Spain and Portugal and belongs to a diverse group of aromatic thyme species long used in Iberian culinary and customary traditions. Thyme has also carried European associations with courage, purification and protection. Historical use of the herb, wartime accounts and traditional symbolism do not establish that concentrated Thyme Zygis Essential Oil treats infection, respiratory illness or other medical conditions.
Main Chemical Components
40% Phenols, 25% Monoterpenes, 4% Oxides
Aromatic Characteristics
• Strong and herbaceous
• Warm and pungent
• Persistent middle note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds intensity to specialist diffuser blends
• Provides herbal character in natural perfumery
• Used sparingly in soaps and household fragrance
• Requires product-specific formulation limits
Aromatic Profile
• Powerful, warm and distinctive
• Opens with sharp herbal notes
• Dominant even at low proportions
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Niaouli, Rosemary, Spanish Marjoram and Tea Tree. Use sparingly.
Health & Safety
• Phenol-rich material can severely irritate skin and mucous membranes.
• Not recommended for routine topical use, massage or baths.
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless professionally advised.
• Do not assume suitability for babies or children; seek age-specific advice.
• Seek medical advice for epilepsy, high blood pressure or other conditions.
• Diffuse only in very small amounts with good ventilation.
• Stop if irritation, coughing, headache, nausea or unusual effects occur.
• Oxidised oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
