{"product_id":"olejek-eteryczny-tymiankowy","title":"Thyme Essential Oil 10 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyme has been part of every Mediterranean kitchen for thousands of years. But before it reached the plate — it was an apothecary herb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyme and protection against infections — a connection known long before microbiology. The ancient Greeks and Romans burned it in temples to purify the air. The Egyptians used it for embalming. For centuries it was both a spice and a remedy — and it filled both roles well. Today we know why — thymol, the oil's main active compound, is one of the most thoroughly researched natural antimicrobial agents. Laboratory studies confirm its effectiveness against a broad spectrum of pathogens — Staphylococcus aureus, Helicobacter pylori, Candida albicans and even the Herpes simplex virus. The mechanism: thymol literally pierces bacterial cell membranes, causing their contents to leak out and the cell to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ayurveda, thyme is known as \u003cem\u003eVanya Yavani\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eVan Ajwayan\u003c\/em\u003e — used for respiratory complaints and digestive problems, and to strengthen \u003cem\u003eAgni\u003c\/em\u003e (the digestive fire). A classic oil for Kapha — it breaks through stagnation, clears excess mucus from the airways and strengthens natural immunity. Ayurvedic theory links its bitter and astringent taste with reducing Kapha, soothing inflammation and better cleansing of the respiratory system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the few oils that is both antibacterial and energizing — it invigorates and protects at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScent profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eherbal, spicy, intensely aromatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly camphorous, warm, Mediterranean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh — bold and penetrating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einvigorating, cleansing, therapeutic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, lemongrass, pine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic context — Dosha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKapha ↓↓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe key oil for Kapha — clears excess mucus, strengthens immunity and breaks through stagnation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVata ↓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewarms and strengthens — supportive when Vata is cold and depleted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitta →\/↑\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eneutral in small amounts — too much may overheat Pitta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarrier oil for Kapha: sesame or mustard. For Vata: sesame or almond.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sattva Ayurveda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42280257618055,"sku":"OLE000254","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/3648\/2951\/files\/Olejek-eteryczny-tymiankowy.webp?v=1738138195","url":"https:\/\/sattva.pl\/en-gb\/products\/olejek-eteryczny-tymiankowy","provider":"Sattva Ayurveda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}