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Medicinal

In traditional herbal medicine: An essential oil obtained from the plant contains thymol, which is strongly antiseptic, deodorant and disinfectant[Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992]. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year, or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use[Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995]
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Geographical distribution

  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Portugal

Thymus camphoratus Hoffmanns. & Link

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Thymus
Species: camphoratus Hoffmanns. & Link
Common names: Camphor Thyme
Distribution summary: SW. & S. Portugal
Habit: Sub-Shrub
Hardiness: H7 - Very hardy
Habitat: Dry, sandy and bushy places.
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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