This assertive and pungent oil brings happiness and health. It's name 'oros' 'ganos' literally means Joy of the Mountain. It has particular antibacterial properties that researchers have found useful against MRSA as well being a remedy for muscular pains and great in recipes.
Oregano Essential Oil the distilled oil from the bushy herb Oregano.
Obtained From: Leaves & Flowering Plants
Countries Of Origin: North Africa, Europe, Egypt, Asia
Blends Well With: Lavender, Sage, Basil, Thyme, Peppermint,
Methods of Use:
Bath, Massage, Inhalation/ Oil Burners, Ingestion/Cooking and Drink
Therapeutic Index:
Circulatory, Digestive, Excretory, Head & Mouth, Scalp, Menstrual & Reproductive, Muscular, Respiratory,
Suitable For: Cooking & Therapeutic uses, Enviromentally Friendly Waste, Eco Friendly Household Use,
Free From:
GMO’s, Petrochemicals, Parabens, Mineral Oils, Mineral Oil Derivatives, Lanolin, Phenoxyethenol, Chemical Filters, Chemical Stabilizers, Chemical Preservatives & Additives, Synthetic FIllers, Silicones, Synthetic Fragrance & Perfumes,
Other Uses:
Pharmaceutics, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Food Industry, Confectionary, Ritual/Religious
Good To Know / Interesting Fact
Oregano oil is not recommended for children, infants, or pregant woman. It has a blood thinning effect and can adversely affect the womb lining during this time. Also anybody with allergies to the mint/sage/oregano or thyme families of herbs should avoid it. It is excellent for nail fungus or infections. In ancinet times it symbolised happiness and bride and bridegrooms were made and wore wreaths of oregano.