Thyme essential oil (also know as red thyme essential oil) supports many-body systems and has many therapeutic properties- making it a very effective essential oil. From the Thymus vulgaris plant, try using pure thyme oil diluted as a gargle for sore throats (spit out after gargling to prevent internal usage). This oil may be helpful when recovering from infections- it has been known to stimulate white blood cells, increase appetite, and revive body and mind (Davis, Aromatherapy A to Z). Emotionally, it may decrease melancholy and the occurrence of nightmares.