Thyme oil topping

The thyme oil compress is a naturopathic procedure, see also compresses, in which 5 to 10 percent thyme oil (see real thyme below) is used. Thyme oil compresses are used to treat colds, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, respiratory patients and COPD (J44.99).

Action: expectorant, stimulating secretion, increasing resistance, antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulating

Materials: Tablespoon, linen cloth (20 x 30 cm), thyme oil (5 to 10% oil mixture), 1 washcloth, 1 plastic bag, 1 patient label

Procedure: Soak a linen cloth (pad) with a tablespoon of the finished oil mixture, place in the washcloth and knead. Put this in the plastic bag with the label, close it tightly and note the date of preparation. Warm it up and then place the warmed pad on the sternum, cover it with a washcloth and then put on the nightwear. The patient should put his hand on it until he falls asleep. In this way the mild warmth is consciously perceived.

Follow-up: remove the pad and put it in a plastic bag together with the washcloth. Refresh with ten drops of lavender oil before reapplication. After seven days, renew everything completely, or as required.

Duration and frequency: 1x daily overnight, in patients with sleep disorders preferably in the morning. If in the morning, then 30 minutes plus 30 minutes rest.

Known allergy to ingredients of the pad, patient does not like fragrance; in arterial hypertension, sleep disorders, pregnancy, epilepsy.

1. Beer AM et al. (2012) Ed. guideline naturopathic treatment for medical practice, Urban und Fischer Verlag p. 47.