Oregano Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Dried flowering herb
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Warm, spicy-herbaceous, and camphoraceous
Largest Producing Countries: USA, Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain and Italy

Traditional Use: Used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men’s fragrances.

Properties: Analgesic, anthelminthic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant, and tonic.

Benefits: If used on the skin it should be extremely diluted.  Arthritis, bronchitis, colds, flu, general debility, infections, muscular pain, respiratory infection, and rheumatism.

Blends Well With: Bay, bergamot, camphor, cedarwood, chamomile roman, citronella, cypress, eucalyptus (all), lavandin, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, oakmoss, orange, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, spike lavender, tea tree, thyme linalol, and thyme red.

Of Interest: This plant is favored by bees and often used in Mediterranean cooking.

Safety Data: Dermal toxin, skin irritant, mucous membrane irritant. Avoid during pregnancy and not to be used on children under 18.  Do not use in baths.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).