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Thyme Red Borneol Type
Thymus satureioides Cosson
Chemotype: borneol
- PLANT PART
- flowering tops
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 80 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 2%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed thyme borneol sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- majorThe use of essential oils is not recommended with children, pregnant or lactating women, elderly persons, or persons suffering from chronic diseases.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This profile is anchored to a directly readable 2026 GC sheet for Moroccan Thymus satureioides. The reviewed batch is a true borneol chemotype led by borneol and alpha-terpineol, with supporting camphene, carvacrol, beta-caryophyllene, thymol, and terpinen-4-ol.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borneol | 29.75% | 29.75–29.75% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceThyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf (PDF p.2 line 48: borneol 29.75%) |
| alpha-Terpineol | 11.53% | 11.53–11.53% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceThyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf (PDF p.2 line 47: alpha-terpineol 11.53%) |
| Camphene | 7.26% | 7.26–7.26% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceThyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf (PDF p.1 line 29: camphene 7.26%) |
| Carvacrol | 7.56% | 7.56–7.56% | monoterpene phenol | View sourceThyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf (PDF p.2 line 52: carvacrol 7.56%) |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 6.3% | 6.3–6.3% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceThyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf (PDF p.2 line 45: beta-caryophyllene 6.3%) |
| Thymol | 4.41% | 4.41–4.41% | monoterpene phenol | View sourceThyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf (PDF p.2 line 51: thymol 4.41%) |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 3.69% | 3.69–3.69% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceThyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf (PDF p.2 line 43: terpinen-4-ol 3.69%) |
Profile source: Thyme Borneol CofA GC 270426-6; Thyme Borneol Organic Essential Oil · https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Thyme%20Borneol%20CofA%20GC%20270426-6.pdf ; https://www.florihana.com/us/essential-oils/395-thyme-borneol-organic.html
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for supporting respiratory comfort
- reported to ease occasional muscle and joint discomfort in massage blends
- traditionally associated with supporting immune-season wellness rituals
- used in blends for a milder, less skin-reactive thyme profile
- used in perfumery for a warm, camphoraceous-woody note
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The `odor_intensity` value is a normalization of Florihana's 'Strong, spicy, herbaceous' wording rather than a source-native 0-100 sensory score.
- No public source reviewed in this pass published verified tenacity-hour or volatility-rate values for this thyme borneol oil.