Oregano Essential Oil
- Distillation Method: Steam
- Country of Origin: France
- Plant Part: Whole Herb
- Latin Name: Origanum heracleoticum
- Cultivation: Certified Organic
About the Oil: This fine organic oil has a balance of important constituents, with a naturally high carvacrol level. Oregano is considered to have the strongest antimicrobial action of any essential oil.
$2.06 – $92.24
| Drops per ml | |
|---|---|
| Blending Tips | 51 |
| Chemical Families | |
|---|---|
| Monoterpenols | 85.05% |
| Monoterpenes | 8.97% |
| Sesquiterpenes | 3.12% |
| Primary Constituents | |
|---|---|
| caracrol | 70.46% |
| gamma terpinene | 7.39% |
| p cymol | 6.54% |
| thymol | 5.43% |
| beta caryophyllene | 2.55% |
Properties
Product Description
About The Plant
Also called 'wild marjoram' and 'grove marjoram', this variety of Oregano is a hardy perennial herb that grows in a bush up to 90 centimeters in height with small, ovate, fragrant leaves and pink-purple flowers. Oregano is a common garden plant with a strong aroma when the leaves are bruised. Native to Europe, Oregano is now cultivated all over the world, including the USA, India and South America. The oil is mainly produced in Russia, Bulgaria and Italy.
About The Oil
You can smell this oil's power from the first moment the bottle is opened–the aroma is quite in-tense. According to some aromatherapists, the essential oil may be best used when a strong response to microbes or fungus is needed; it has a broad spectrum of anti-microbial action in laboratory research.
Of Interest
Oregano oil is used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men's fragrances. Employed to some extent as a flavoring agent, mainly in meat products and pizzas.
Therapeutic Properties
GENERAL
Strengthens
Enlivens
SKIN CARE
Neutralizes microbes
IMMUNE SYSTEM
Stimulates the IMMUNE SYSTEM
Neutralizes microbes
Reduces body temperature
Increases local blood circulation
Encourages sweating
Assists the body's natural eliminatory response
Relieves muscular tension and aching joints
Lessens headaches due to congestion
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Aids in the expulsion of mucous
Stimulates the bronchi
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Eases discomfort
Decreases unpleasant sensory experiences
Relaxes cramping
Diminishes swelling
Soothes sore muscles
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Detoxifying
Settles digestion
Increases absorption in the intestines
Promotes normal peristalsis
Assists the body's natural eliminatory response
Helps maintain healthy function of the gall bladder
Promotes urination
Helps maintain kidney action
Assists in cleansing and detoxifying the body
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Neutralizes fungus
Application
INHALATION
Direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporizer
TOPICAL
Massage, compress, skincare
Apply the oil topically to the bottom of the feet; if applied elsewhere, dilute 1:50 in a carrier oil.
INGESTION
It can be taken internally, adding 1 to 2 drops first to a carrier oil like Olive (or any other edible oil) and then to warm water, taken several times per day. Avoid contact with mucous membranes it will burn!
Essential oils tend to be metabolized fairly rapidly in the body–most of the time–the best use is small amounts, frequently. Do not simply ingest directly from the bottle (it will burn the inside of one's mouth!). Note that Oil of Oregano processed for ingestion found in health food stores is this same essential oil, typically diluted in Olive oil, then capsulated.
Aromatherapy Details
Oregano has a strong, herbaceous, camphoraceous aroma.
Oregano blends well with: Basil Oil, Geranium Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Myrtle Oil, Rosemary Oil, and Thyme Oil.
For measuring blends using % concentrations, or for measuring fractions of milliliters, see measuring essential oils.
Safety
Dermal toxin, skin irritant, mucous membrane irritant. Avoid during pregnancy.
Do not use on children under 2 years old.
Always test a small amount first for sensitivity or allergic reaction.
VERY POWERFUL – dilute 50:1 for skin application; avoid contact to mucous membranes and do not use on hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin.
More is not better with oil of Oregano! It is VERY potent, and only a small amount is needed at one time. Be aware of how your body is responding. The French aroma–medical literature advises refraining from long term use due to possible undesirable changes in liver metabolism.
