Oregano 100% Pure Essential Oil 10 ml

Origanum (or oregano) is a useful oil to use in burners or diffusers. It may help with viral diseases, circulation, muscular and articular pain and bronchitis. It is also used as a respiratory stimulant.

GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• antiviral
• analgesic
• antirheumatic
• antiparasitic
• antiseptic
• emmanagogue
• expectorant

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS:
•a useful oil to have in your collection for cleaning DIYs, especially during times of seasonal illnesses
•can help ease pain associated with aching or aging joints
•also acts as an expectorant when you’re feeling congested
•has anti-fungal properties that can help with skin blemishes or other concerns
•it is a very powerful oil that should be used cautiously and for tough issues

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Country of Origin: Hungary
Part of Plant Used: Leaves and flowering tops of the herbs
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent: Intense green, slightly medicinal herbaceous scent.

MIDDLE NOTE: Sits at the heart of an aroma; sets the theme and emerges once top notes have dissipated.

DESCRIPTION:
Origanum (oregano) is an herb from which the essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops. Some of its countries of origin are North Africa, Europe and Asia.

Oregano is highly antiseptic, antiviral and a respiratory stimulant. It is also an analgesic, antirheumatic and an expectorant but it carries with it a high degree of hazards if not used properly. It is a fairly severe skin irritant and a very severe mucous membrane irritant. Origanum is an oil best used in a diffuser or room spray. Keep at a 1% dilution when using in a massage oil.

Oregano is a very powerful essential oil and its use should be approached with care. Oregano essential oil can be used in cleaning products when seasonal illness is present. When very well diluted, it can also be used for the achy joints associated with aging.

It blends well with cajeput, chamomile roman, citronella, dill weed, eucalyptus lemon, geranium egyptian, marjoram sweet, niaouli, pine scots, rosemary, and thyme thymol.

DIRECTIONS:
This powerhouse essential oil is best reserved for tough issues and is helpful in supporting healthy respiration. Please consult with our Aromatherapists (aromatherapist@planttherapy.com) if you need help deciding if oregano is right for your situation.

Aromatic - Diffuse using 1- drops per 100 ml of water or use in a personal inhaler.

Topical - Dilute to a maximum of 1% in a carrier.

CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. Phototoxic; if accidental skin contact occurs, do not sun tan/use tanning beds for 3-4 days. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.

SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Maximum dilution of 1% for topical applications. This oil must definitely be avoided when pregnant and should never be used on babies or small children. Skin and mucous membrane irritant. Oregano is a powerful skin irritant.

IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.