Chemical constituents: The major components of the Oregano oil are Þ-Cymene, Carvacrol, Caryophyllene, Linalool, cis-Ocimene and Thymol.
Extraction method: The fresh and dried flowering tops of Oregano herbs are steam-distilled to extract Oregano essential oil.
Blends well with: Oregano Essential Oil blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Lavender, Pine Needle, Rosemary, and Tea-Tree oils.
Oregano oil is derived from the leaves and flowers of oregano (Origanum vulgare), a hardy, bushy perennial herb, and a member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family. It’s native to Europe, although it grows in many areas around the world.
The ‘Nature’s package: This oil is a special gift from Mother Nature. It consists of anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, tonic, anthelmintic, digestive, and analgesic properties.
Medicinal: It is very useful for curing colds, fevers, containing infections, relieving digestive disorders and body pains.
Beauty and Perfumery: It is good for skin toning, especially mature skin, it helps eliminate dermatitis and acne and soothes a dry irritated skin. The Oregano oil has various culinary uses put across the globe.