Oregano

Botanical name: Origanum compactum
Origin: Morocco
Cultivation: Eco-cert organic
Extraction: Flowering top
Note: Middle to Top
Aroma: Hot, herbaceous, bitter

Oregano means “joy of the mountains’ in Greek. It is the wild version of Marjoram (origanum marjorana) and has a more ‘thyme’ essence to it due to the high levels of thymol. A very useful oil to have in your kit. Oregano takes 100kg of flowers to make 100ml of essential oil, hence the power. 

Carrier Oils: Coconut oil and Olive oil.

CHEMISTRY:

• Carvacrol
• Thymol

HISTORY:
Oregano has a scientific name Origanum compactum is an aromatic plant known in Morocco as “Sahtar” or “Zaatar”. The plants have strongly aromatic leaves and are abundant in tubular flowers. Many of these species grow in Morocco and Spain. Ancient Greece would use Oregano as an antiseptic, respiratory ailments and gastrointestinal problems. European cultures would chew on the plant to relieve toothaches, indigestion and rheumatism. 

APPLICATION:
Topical: 

• Add 5-6 drops of Oregano essential oil  to every ounce of carrier oil.

Aromatic: 

• Add 2-5 drops of Oregano essential oil to the diffuser for a calming effect.
• Alleviate asthma

GUARANTEED

• No GMOs
• No Pesticides
• No insecticides
• No additives
• Gluten free
• Vegan
• Cruelty free
• No carrier oil added


CAUTIONS:
 

Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Test patch on skin before application.