Earth Thyme

Vetiver  Derived from the roots of the Vetiveria Zizanioides (Botanical name).  Chrysopogon zizanioides ( Scientific name) A tall fragrant perennial grass from the Paoceae grass family and very similar in structure to other grasses like Citronella, Lemongrass and Palmarosa.  Very closely related to sorghum. The grass is tall and erect with long narrow blades and these grow in tufts.   The grass prefers a tropical, sub tropical or mediterranean climate but is very adaptable.  It tolerates high acidity, alkaline and even saline soil.  It does best in sandy loam or clay/loam soil.  While indigenous to India, Pakistan and Malaysia this grass is now cultivated in Argentina, Jamaica, Japan, China, Australia and parts of Africa especially in the DRC.   Both drought and frost resistant, this beautiful grass likes full sun.   Vetiver has long linear leaves +_ 1 to 2 m long.   The roots are spongy and fibrous while being very aromat...

Earth & Thyme makes a range of natural products that use Croc Oil as an ingredient in some of the products.  Many of our customers have come back for more and more of the Croc products and I am continually asked to tell new customers about Croc oil and the products that are available. I decided to include this information as a short informative blog for easy reference.    I would definitely encourage looking into the research and benefits yourself. There have been scientific studies and there is information available to assist you make your own choices. Croc Oil is the only animal derived ingredient which Earth and Thyme uses and promotes. This is because this is a waste product (by product) from the commercial farming of Croc's for the fashion and food industry.    Farming is very strictly controlled as this is a "Cites" protected animal.  Personally, I really dislike waste and having done some careful research and learnt as much as possible from the s...