Symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland are generally symptoms of an increased metabolism. These can include weight loss, nervousness or anxiety, irritability, a racing heart, increased bowel movements, sweating, sleeplessness, hand tremors, and muscle weakness.1  Previous.2  Continue.n addition to fatigue and weight gain, symptoms can include depression, constipation, sluggishness, dry skin and dry hair, and muscle cramps. Some people develop an enlarged thyroid, which leads to a swelling in the front of the neck known as a goiter.. 1  Previous.
Examples of oils containing Phenols â Wintergreen, Anise, Birch, Clove, Basil, Tarragon, Fennel, Oregano, Thyme, Mountain Savory, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Calamus, Cinnamon Bark, Citronella, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Eucalyptus citriodora, Parsley, Ylang Ylang. These all contain greater than 8% phenols.
Their scent makes them useful in essential oils, whether for perfumes such as rose and lavender, or for aromatherapy. 1  The essential oil of common thyme (Thymus vulgaris), contains the monoterpene thymol, an antiseptic and antifungal. 2  Thymol is one of many terpenes found in plants.