THYMUS
Ziziphora pedicellata
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Description of the species:
Sub shrub up to 50 cm heights.
Used part of the plant:
Epigeal (aboveground) portion
Natural area:
Central Asia.
Conditions of growth:
Mountain zones from 800 to 3000 m above sea level, on all side expositions.
Period of collection:
July – September
Collection method:
Manual; transportation to production site within 3-12 hours.
Material processing:
Steam distillation, for receiving ether oil
Storage:
Dry clean space.
Components specification:
Pulegone, borneol, camphor, bornyl acetate, etc
Major components:
Pulegone (to 28%), borneol (to 26%)
Features of the oil:
Spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antibacterial, relaxing
Indications:
Heart disorders, scrofula, flu, toothache, high blood pressure
Possible usage:
Perfumes, aromatherapy, bath care, lotions, soap aroma compound, massage oils and others
Fragrance:
Sweet, heady, spicy with resinous fusel notes and flower scent, very beautiful
Literature:
«Plant resources of the USSR», St-Petersburg, 1996, v.6 JV “Nauka” 1991, p.111
