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Thyme is a fragrant, perennial herb that is widely used in cooking and in traditional medicine. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is a member of the mint family. The leaves of thyme have a distinct, pungent aroma and a warm, slightly bitter taste that makes it a popular ingredient in many dishes, including soups, stews, sauces, and marinades.

Thyme has a long history of use in traditional medicine, and its essential oil has been used for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties. Thyme oil has also been used to treat respiratory problems, skin conditions, and digestive issues.

In aromatherapy, thyme essential oil is often used for its energizing and uplifting scent, which is said to help relieve stress and promote mental clarity. The oil is also used to help stimulate the immune system, soothe sore muscles and joints, and support respiratory health.

Thyme is also used as a decorative herb in gardens, where it can be used to create borders and as a low-growing ground cover.

Thyme is widely available in Singapore and is used in cooking, medicine, and ornamental gardening. As a popular culinary herb, thyme is used in many dishes, including soups, stews, sauces, and marinades, to add flavor and aroma.

In traditional medicine, thyme is used for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties. Thyme oil is sometimes used to treat respiratory problems, skin conditions, and digestive issues.

Thyme is also a popular ornamental herb and is often grown in gardens as a low-growing ground cover or used to create borders. The herb is prized for its fragrant leaves and small, delicate flowers, which attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Thyme essential oil and dried thyme leaves are readily available in many health food stores and herbal shops in Singapore, and the herb is widely used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Thyme has a warm, earthy, and slightly spicy scent with notes of camphor and a hint of mint. Thyme's scent is composed of various volatile essential oils, including:

• Thymol
• Carvacrol
• Pinene
• Cymene
• Terpinene
• Borneol
• Linalool
• Caryophyllene
• Geraniol
• Limonene.

Thyme is used as a fragrance ingredient in various perfumes, particularly in:

• Herbal and earthy scents
• Aromatic and spicy fragrances
• masculine colognes
• Chypre and Fougere perfumes
• Clean and fresh fragrances.

Brands that feature thyme in their perfumes include:

• Le Labo
• Diptyque
• Tom Ford
• Jo Malone
• L'Artisan Parfumeur.

Thyme is used in cosmetics for its various benefits, including:

• Antimicrobial properties, making it useful in skin and personal care products
• Antioxidant properties, helping to protect skin from damage
• Anti-inflammatory properties, useful in treating skin conditions such as acne and eczema
• Stimulating effect, promoting circulation and helping to tighten and firm skin.

Thyme is commonly found in:

• Face wash and cleansers
• Moisturizers and creams
• Toners and astringents
• Shampoo and hair care products
• Soaps and shower gels.

Brands that use thyme in their cosmetics include:

• L'OCCITANE
• Kiehl's
• The Body Shop
• Origins
• Aveda.

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