College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 Oz Essential Oil (Thymus vulgaris)

Warm, spicy, herbaceous, powerful odor; a sweet, green, fresh mild scent. 1/3 oz.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Thyme White Essential Oil.

Thyme is a reviving, energizing oil which helps to improve the memory and powers of concentration. It stimulates a tired mind.

Scent Characteristics: Warm, spicy, herbaceous, powerful odor; a sweet, green, fresh mild scent.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Highly concentrated, dilute properly before use. Keep away from eyes & mucous membranes.

Metabolic Nature of Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Rubefacient

RUBEFACIENT

An herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.

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Vulnerary

MILD VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Bronchodilator

STRONG BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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Antimicrobial

STRONG ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Adaptogen

ADAPTOGEN

Herbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.

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Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Ace Inhibitor

ACE-INHIBITOR

Used to lower blood pressure. Promotes diuresis by inhibiting angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE).

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Anti Prolactin

ANTI-PROLACTIN

Reduces prolactin, a female hormone that suppresses the uterus, fertility, menstruation.

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Antispasmodic

STRONG ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Rosmarinic Acid

ROSMARINIC-ACID

Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Antibacterial, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Rubefacient, Vasodilator, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Mucolytic, Spleen-tonic, Vulnerary, Ace-inhibitor, Anti-prolactin, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive

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  • Sage

    Sage has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Nervine, Vulnerary, Anti-prolactin, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Immune-calming, Rubefacient, Vasodilator

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Decongestant, Immune-calming, Nervine, Antibacterial, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Expectorant, Rubefacient, Ace-inhibitor, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Mucolytic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Ace-inhibitor, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Anthelminthic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Vulnerary

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Immune-calming, Nervine, Vulnerary, Appetizer, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Rubefacient, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Anthelminthic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Rubefacient, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Rubefacient, Vasodilator

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Adaptogen, Diaphoretic, Antibacterial, Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Immune-calming, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Nervine

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Rubefacient

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Lung-tonic

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Adaptogen, Nervine, Anti-prolactin, Stimulates-energy

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  • Kushta

    Kushta has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Appetizer, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Antibacterial, Vasodilator

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Vulnerary, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Mucolytic, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Anthelminthic, Nervine, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive, Expectorant

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-prolactin, Vulnerary, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Lung-tonic, Mucolytic, Adaptogen, Nervine

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Lung-tonic, Mucolytic, Adaptogen, Nervine, Anti-prolactin, Vulnerary

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  • Echinacea

    Echinacea has these Actions in Common

    Mucolytic, Antibacterial, Vulnerary, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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