Botanical identification and citrus matrix

It's important to look closely at the label: the ingredient listed in the INCI is Thymus hiemalis Leaf Oil (lemon thyme or Spanish verbena), an aromatic Mediterranean species of the thyme genus with a marked citrus profile, different from exotic verbena or verbena officinalis.

This botanical distinction is fundamental, as it determines its active ingredients. Its natural matrix contains high concentrations of citral, limonene y linalool, accompanied by traces of geraniol and citronellol. Compounds responsible for its purifying properties, which must be declared on the packaging due to regulatory requirements regarding allergens.

Practical uses in your daily life

• Add a couple of drops to the diffuser to clear the air on days of high intellectual demand.

• Dilute it in a vegetable oil neutral to perform frictions on legs and arms at the end of the day.

• Mix a drop with your usual shower gel in your body routine morning.

The use of this extract in aromatherapy It is an effective resource when seeking a fresh and clean stimulus without resorting to sweet flower essences.

Indications of use

Be careful with this: as it is a super-concentrated plant extract, you should never apply it directly to the skin without diluting it first.

For body massages, mix one drop of verbena for every 15 ml of a vegetable oil A carrier oil (such as almond or jojoba oil) is used. Apply the mixture with gentle strokes to clean skin, avoiding the face, mucous membranes, and sensitive areas.

If you prefer to use it as an ambient diffuser, pour two or three drops into the water reservoir in well-ventilated rooms.