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Thyme (lemon)

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Thymus citriodorus

Lamiaceae · Phần trên mặt đất · Aerial parts · Steam-distilled

Thyme (lemon) (Thymus citriodorus) — botanical illustration
Thymus citriodorus

Safety

Skin sensitization · Citral

Geranial and neral (citral) dominant. Skin sensitization risk.

Low dermal maximum recommended.

Similar to lemongrass in citral content.


Usage guidelines

Maximum dermal level
0.8 percent
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Geranial30.0 – 45.0 %
Neral20.0 – 30.0 %
Geraniol5.0 – 12.0 %

Botanical source

Thymus citriodorus is a lemon-scented thyme species. A garden cultivar in Europe.

Family Lamiaceae.


Notes

Thyme + citrus aroma. Niche.