Thyme, Thujanol.

Some oils arrive only after a long search. We looked for this thyme for years, and it has earned its place in the cabinet: a thyme that keeps the character of the herb while going easier on the skin than some of its sharper relatives.

It is Thymus vulgaris of the thujanol chemotype, organically produced and steam-distilled in France. Thyme comes in several chemotypes, the same plant carrying a different chemistry depending on where and how it grows, and this one is safer and less irritating than some of the high-phenol varieties. It blends well with Hyssop, Lavender and Ravensara.

Details

• Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris ct. thujanol
• Origin: France
• Method: steam distillation
• Organically produced
• Shelf life: about 2 to 3 years after opening

How to use

Dilute it in a carrier oil for massage blends, perhaps with Lavender, or add a few drops to a diffuser with Hyssop or Ravensara. For external and aromatic use only; never take it internally. Avoid it in pregnancy and with small children, and reach for our Thyme Linalool instead. Store it in the dark and refrigerated, and decant a half-empty bottle into a smaller one to extend its shelf life.

A long-sought thyme for the blender who likes to know exactly which chemistry is in the bottle.