Labiatae Antiseptic Lemon thyme

Labiatae Antiseptic Lemon thyme
Family:Labiatae Antiseptic; Aromatherapy; Deodorant; Disinfectant.
Common name:Lemon thyme
The leaves and especially the essential oil contained in them are strongly antiseptic deodorant and disinfectant. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use.The leaves contain an antioxidant and regular use of the raw leaves has been shown to increase average life expectancy by about 10%.The essential oil obtained from this plant is thought to be less irritant than other thyme oils and so it is used in aromatherapy to treat asthma and other respiratory complaints especially in children.

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