Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare L.
Origin: Hungary
Family: Labiatae (Labiaceae)
Aroma: Strong, spicy, herbaceous
Perfume Note: Base
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Source: Dried flowering tops
Main Chemical Components: Carvacrol, thymol, pinene, linalol, caryophyllene
Blends Well With: Lavender, bergamot, chamomile roman, eucalyptus (all), lemon, rosemary, orange, and tea tree essential oils
Description and Uses:
Oregano essential oil warms and assists circulation, digestion, mental clarity and alertness. It relieves muscle aches and pains and can boost one's energy when feeling low or exhausted.
Cautions: Oregano oil can be irritating to skin and mucus membranes. Dilute well before using on the skin.
Recipes Using Oregano Essential Oil:
Antibacterial Cleansing Spray:
Use the following recipe to make an antibacterial spray to clean your home anytime, but especially when a lot of sneezing and nose blowing is going on:
14 ounces distilled water
3 tablespoons castile soap or dishwashing liquid
15 drops tea tree oil
15 drops oregano oil
Mix all of the above ingredients in a 16-ounce spray bottle.
