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Botanical Name: Thymus mastichina L. Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae). Synonyms: Spanish marjoram; Spanish oregano; mastic thyme oil. Origin: Native to Portugal. The oil is mostly produced in Spain Botanical Description: A woody herbaceous shrub up to 50-cm (2.5 ft) high. Has tiny, egg-shaped leaves and white flowers in a terminal head. More tender than most thymes. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering herb. The oil is a pale amber to pale orange-amber mobile liquid. Yield 0.5 to 3%. Aroma Profile: Has a strong, herbaceous, slightly sweet-spicy top note. The middle note is warm, herbaceous, camphoraceous. The dry out is a warm, woody bitter-herbaceous note. Major Constituents: 1,8-cineole (40 to 65%), linalool (15%), α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, p-cymene. Adulterants: 1,8-cineole. Regulatory Status: None. Aromatherapy: Invigorating, purifying, uplifting. Blends well with: Cedarwood, lavender, lemon, rosemary, thyme, marjoram. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy and if epileptic.
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