Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum Vulgare L.)
- Oregano from Spain. Steam distilled from the leaves of Origanum vulgare into a golden-orange, thin oil.
- 61.16% carvacrol in this batch, with 16.39% thymol and 13.47% para-cymene (GC-MS tested).
- A hot oil. Oregano is one of the strongest essential oils for skin, so it is always diluted to 1% or less.
- 100% pure essential oil. No carrier oil, fillers or synthetic fragrance. If you want ready-to-use oil of oregano, dilute it yourself.
- Sizes from 5 ml to 60 ml. Amber glass with an orifice reducer for drop-by-drop use.
Product specification
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View the full compositionOregano oil from Spain, rich in carvacrol
5 benefits of Oregano Essential Oil
Cleaning sprays
Carvacrol and thymol are the same phenols found in thyme. A few drops of oregano give homemade surface sprays a strong herbal edge.
Seasonal diffuser blends
Diffused in small amounts with lemon or eucalyptus, oregano adds a warm, medicinal note that many people like in winter.
Foot and nail care
Diluted to 1% or less, oregano is a traditional addition to foot soaks and nail oils.
Studied by researchers
Carvacrol-rich oregano oil is one of the most studied essential oils in lab research on microbes. Lab results are not the same as proven health effects.
A little goes a long way
Because it is so strong, one 10 ml bottle lasts a long time in blends.
How to use
On the skin
Always dilutedUse no more than 1%: about 5 drops in one ounce of a carrier oil such as Jojoba or Olive oil. Patch test first. Do not use on the face, broken skin or mucous membranes.
Diffuser
Short sessionsAdd 1 drop of oregano with 3 to 4 drops of a milder oil such as lemon or eucalyptus. Run for 30 minutes at a time in a ventilated room.
Cleaning
SurfacesAdd 5 drops to a 16 oz spray bottle of water and white vinegar with a little castile soap. Shake before each use.
Safety
Read firstFor external use. Not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding, on children under 6, or around cats. Keep away from eyes. If you take medicines or have a health condition, ask your healthcare provider first.
3 recipes using this oil
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Method. Combine in a glass spray bottle and shake before each use. Not for stone counters.
Method. Add to water in an ultrasonic diffuser. Run for up to 30 minutes in a ventilated room.
Method. Mix in a dropper bottle. Massage a few drops into clean, dry feet and nails. Patch test first.
Technical information for this batch
At 61.16% this batch is dominated by Carvacrol. Thymol sits at 16.39%, para-Cymene sits at 13.47%. The oil is golden-orange / consistency: thin, and it reads as a middle note in a blend.
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