| Specifics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of Orgin: | India | Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Chemical Families: | Monoterpenes, Phenols | Plant Parts: | Leaves |
| Cultivations: | Unsprayed | Botanical Families: | Lamiaceae |
| Aromas: | Camphoraceous, Herbaceous, Spicy, Warm and Radiant | Notes: | Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Origanum vulgare is considered to be the true oregano of the herb garden and is also known as Joy of the Mountain and Wild Marjoram. It is an antioxidant due to its high phenol content.
It has a warm herbaceous medicinal aroma that smells much like the aromatic herb.
Oregano is a wonderful addition to our essential oil collection but must be used with care due to the phenol content.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Analgesic - numbs pain (also good with osteoarthritis pain)
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infection (Studies show effectiveness against MRCA)
- Anti-infectious - especially with infections on the skin, respiratory or digestive system
- Antiviral- shown to be effective against polio, flu and herpes virus
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Nervous system sedative
- Stomachic - stimulates the stomach, digestive aid and tonic, improves appetite
- Warming
- Immune support
- Expectorant
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Stimulating nerve tonic
Warming & Calming
Gives a feeling of well being
Recipe
MRSA and antibacterial support
7 drops Oregano
10 drops Black Spruce
10 drops Mandarin
1 drop Neroli
Blend into 2 oz. of Lemon Thyme Hydrosol. Spray onto effected areas at least 3 times a day.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Jones, Elizabeth Anne. Fragrance, North Atlantic Books, USA, 2010
3. Himalayan Oregano Effective Against MRSA, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/130620.php
4. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977
5. Photo by Christian Bauer [http://wwwthep.physik.uni-mainz.de/~cbauer/photos/index.html source] {{cc-by-2.0}}
Safety
According to Tisserand, Oregano is known to be a moderate skin irritant and a strong mucous membrane irritant. He recommends using at not more than 1% concentration on mucous membrane.
Our Oregano has a high phenol content and should never be used on the skin undiluted and we recommend using skin nourishing oils with Oregano to decrease the skin irritation.
Do not use on children under 2 years old
Do not use on Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin.
Oregano is to be used cautiously.
