Medicine Flower Oregano Essential Oil

Primary Benefits

• Can combat types of bacterial infections such as E. coli, salmonella, and Candida albicans
• Helps open up breathing pathways by eliminating upper respiratory tract bacteria, congestion in the airways, and relieving sinus blockages
• Known to help cleanse air and surfaces when applied as a cleaning product
• Strong in counteracting growth of bacteria, viruses, and intestinal parasites
• Properties which stimulate blood flow and provide pain relief
• Helps promote healthy clear skin by killing acne-causing bacteria, reducing swelling, inflammation, and clearing out pores

Details

Botanical Name: Oregano vulgare

Origin: Native to Mediterranean area

Aroma: Slightly bitter, pungent, earthy, and camphoraceous.

Plant Part: Leaves and Flowers/Buds

Color: Pale Yellow

Note: Medium

Blends Well With: Herbaceous, wood and conifer oils such as rosemary oil, cypress oil, cedarwood oil, tea tree oil and eucalyptus oils, and florals such as lavender oil and chamomile oil.

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Main Chemical Components: p-cymene, γ-terpinene, caryophyllene, spathulenol, germacrene-D, β-fenchyl alcohol and δ-terpineol.

Plant Information

Known for its bitter taste and mouth watering aroma in tomato sauces, Oregano is highly beneficial to our health, research shows. Also called Wild Marjoram, Carvacrol, Dostenkraut, European Oregano, Huile d’Origan, Marjolaine Bâtarde, Marjolaine Sauvage, and Marjolaine Vivace, studies show Oregano vulgare is purported to have antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects.

Scientists have found that oregano oil may help fight the growth of candida and aid in helping oral thrush, skin infections, and vaginal yeast infections. It’s antioxidant benefits are shown to reduce inflammation and cancer cell growth in some test-tube studies. Oregano decreases the activity of viruses in some test-tube studies, due to the its two powerful compounds Carvacrol and thymol. The potent ingredients carvacrol and thymol are antiviral which inactivate the herpes simplex type 1 virus by 90% within an hour! Oregano contains Thyrol, a natural fungicide with antiseptic properties known to help boost your immune system and shield toxins.

Usages

Mix with a carrier oil for a variety of skin ailments. Rub a small amount on sore muscles or on your neck or temples to relieve pain or headaches, and you can add the oil to your food for flavor.

Use to treat foot or nail fungus by using a mixture of a carrier and Oregano oil on the specific nail every morning and night.

Alleviating germs  in the mouth by swishing coconut oil with a few drops of Oregano oil.

Safety

Always test for skin sensitivity prior to widespread use and use on the feet when possible. Excessive use of any oil can lead to skin sensitization. Keep out of eyes, ears, or nose. Not all oils are created equal, so test brands carefully, and never use an oil in a way not recommended. Our oil is therapeutic grade, however we do not recommend any oils be used internally unless on the advice of a medical professional.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.