Thymus decussatus — Sinai Thyme From the highlands of Saint Catherine – South Sinai 🇪🇬 A rare, pure distilled oil extracted from the rock thyme of Sinai that grows in the harsh mountainous environment of the Saint Catherine Protectorate. 🏔 A rare and endangered plant Thymus decussatus is considered an endangered plant, growing naturally in very limited clusters on the peaks of Saint Catherine mountains, at altitudes exceeding 1500 meters above sea level. Climate change, drought, habitat loss, and over-harvesting are factors threatening this plant. ✨ Why is this oil special? Scientific studies on Thymus decussatus oil collected from the Saint Catherine Protectorate have shown it to contain a very high percentage of active compounds; in one study, Carvacrol was the main compound at 94.4% in the hydro-distilled oil. In laboratory tests, the oil demonstrated strong activity against a number of bacteria and fungi, including E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Aspergillus niger. Plants of the Thymus genus are also known for containing aromatic compounds like thymol and carvacrol, which are associated with antimicrobial activity. 🏔 From the highest mountains of Sinai to your bottle Plant rarity + unique mountainous environment + aromatic distillation = an exceptional Sinai oil for lovers of rare natural oils. 🌿 Scientific Name: Thymus decussatus Benth. 🇪🇬 Origin: Saint Catherine – South Sinai 🏔 Growing Environment: Mountain highlands exceeding 1500 m 💧 Type: Distilled essential oil ✨ Rich in active aromatic compounds Very limited quantity Quarter Tola / 200