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Origanum Essential Oil
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 Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Plant Part: Herb
Extraction Method: Steam Extraction
Origin: Spain
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, anti rheumatic, 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-bacterial 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.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: Marlene from Seeley's Bay, Ontario on 09/22/2009
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When you take in the aroma of this oregano EO it's like brushing your hand over an oregano plant in the herb garden. Oregano is like a heal all and New Directions has the best Oregano EO I have ever found.
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Submited By: Brandy from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on 12/15/2008
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Wow ... what a smell! Very different. This is a great oil for all sorts of infections, colds, flu's.. Gotta have this one in your medicine cabinet forsure!
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Submited By: SANDY from SELMA, North Carolina on 01/17/2008
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Externally, oregano is used to treat bronchitis, asthma, arthritis and muscular pain...A few drops added to your blends will spice it up and intensify it's healing properties ,
If one has chest congestion, cold or fever, try rubbing Oil of Oregano
on bottom of feet at bedtime. Use 3 drops of each per foot blended with a good carrier oil.
Also a few drops of the essential oil, put on cotton ball and placed on an aching tooth, frequently relieves the pain of toothache...
This is an excellent quality oil..and very powerful ...IT NEEDS TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT.....in my opinion not for the beginner !!!!!!!!
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Submited By: Donna from Kitchener, Ontario on 11/07/2006
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This oregano oil is excellent quality and very reasonably priced. It is one of the better known oils - a little goes a long way. I dilute it with olive oil for internal use.
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