General Information About Our Oil of Oregano

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Plant Part: Herb
Extraction Method: Steam Extraction
Origin: France
Description: Oregano is a hardy, bushy perennial herb that grows up to 90cm (35 in) with a straight stem covered in hair. The leaves are dark green and oval in shape. It will also have a profusion of pink flowers clustered in heads at the top of the branches.
Color: Light Yellow
Common Uses: Origanum oil is said to have the following properties: Analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic. Due to a high carvacol content, Origanum essential oil is considered to be "nature's cure all" as it is reputed to have one of the best antiseptic and anti-bactericide properties. Origanum oil can also be used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men’s fragrances.
Consistency: Light
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Oregano essential oil blends well with lavender (All), rosemary (All), bergamot, chamomile (All), cypress (All), cedarwood (All), tea tree and eucalyptus.
Aromatic Scent: Oregano oil has a powerful, spicy, camphor-like aroma.
History: There is an interesting side note to Origanum: two things survived the nuclear bomb tests of the 1950s - cockroaches and yeasts. Nonetheless, researchers at Georgetown University proved that oil of wild oregano completely destroyed yeasts in petri dishes. (2 lines)
Cautions: Origanum essential oil is both a dermal irritant and a mucous membrane irritant.