Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Tincture, Dried Leaves Liquid Extract

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Tincture, Dried Leaves Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried leaves of Thymus vulgaris, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Thymus vulgaris leaves — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

Thyme is a woody Mediterranean subshrub of dry limestone garrigue, growing in low grey-green mounds among rock and lavender. Its leaves are tiny and rolled under at the edges, which is how the plant holds on to water in a place with none to spare. What it tastes and smells like depends on chemotype: the same species, grown at a different altitude or on a different soil, produces oil dominated by thymol in one place and by linalool or geraniol in another, and the difference is obvious in the jar. The Egyptians used it in embalming, and the Greek name is bound up with the smoke of sacrifice.

Ingredients

Tincture: Thymus vulgaris dried leaves, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Thymus vulgaris dried leaves, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Reported interactions: Moderate Interaction with Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs): Thyme can decelerate blood clotting. Simultaneous taking of thyme and antiplatelet medications such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others can strengthen the risks of bruising and bleeding. Before using, consult a doctor. 

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.