Although strongly scented like all of the basils, the thymy/turpentine aroma is certainly unexpected in a Basil. A native of western Africa where it is used to treat fevers, diarrhea, conjunctivitis and as a general tonic. Antiseptic due to the high level of thymol in its' leaves. Traditional insect repellant. Packet(Standard): $3.50; 1/8 oz: $8.00; 1/4 oz: $15.00; 1/2 oz: $28.00; 1 oz: $54.00- 70,000 seeds/oz