Description Red Thyme Essential Oil Great for stimulating energy and enhancing focus. Medicinal Use: Red Thyme Essential Oil is used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of acne; to relieve minor skin irritation, cuts, bruises, and burns; as a nervine and calmative; to help relieve joint and muscle pain associated with sprain, strain, and rheumatoid arthritis; to help relieve colds and cough. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an antiseptic and antimicrobial to help treat minor wounds and sores. For more information, visit our How to use Essential Oils and Safety with Essential Oils pages. Blends Well With: Eucalyptus Radiata, Pink Grapefruit, Rosemary Latin: Thymus vulgaris Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Cultivation: Certified Organic Plant Part: Herb Country of Origin: South Africa Aroma: Herbaceous, fresh Explore More: Essential Oils What is a Steam Distilled Essential Oil? The plant material is placed into a still; steam is then passed through, which causes the oil to vaporize, the mixture of steam and essential oil then passes through a series of cooling tubes in order to condense the mixture back to a liquid form. This distillate is then traditionally collected in a Florentine flask which further separates the essential oil from the water-based hydrosol. Traditionally, the majority of essential oils are steam distilled. Made in Canada using domestic and imported ingredients.