Oregano Oil /  Origanum vulgare Oil

Botanical Name : Origanum vulgare

Common Name : Origanum oil, Wild Marjoram

CAS # : 8007-11-2, F.E.M.A. : 2827

Description : Oregano is a member of the the mint family. Oregano essential oil is produced from the oregano plant through the process of steam distillation.

Plant Parts Used : Leaves

Extraction Method : Steam Distillation

Color & Odor : Yellowish or greenish with sweet odour

Constituents & Specifications : carvacrol (share 40–70%), gamma-terpinene (8–10%), p-cymene (5–10%), alpha, pinene, myrcene, thymol, flavonoids, caffeic acid derivatives

Specific Gravity : 0.93800 - 0.93880 @ 20C

Refractive Index : 1.50900 - 1.51600 @ 20C

Properties :

It is analgesic, anthelmintic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic.

                                                                              
Benefits And Uses :
Used commonly in medicines for wounds, headaches, and venomous bites and even hemlock poisoning. Oregano oil has powerful anti-microbial properties which are used to assist in the prevention of infections and to treat skin fungi such as athlete's foot. It has also been used to eliminate lice infestations and intestinal worms.

It is also used to treat fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, jaundice and itchy skin conditions

Used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men’s fragrances. Employed to some extent as a flavouring agent, mainly in meat products and pizzas.

Oregano oil is a rich natural source of vitamin K, an important vitamin that is often overlooked. Learn more about vitamin K.

Oregano contains thymol and carvacrol, two oils which have remarkable bacteria-fighting power. oregano has demonstrated 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more than oranges and 4 times more than blueberries.”

Oregano is high in iron, manganese, and other important minerals for health. It’s one of the healthiest and tastiest herbs you can try,

Oregano is rich in fiber (the amount is similar to chicory). Fiber is necessary to provide bulk for better elimination.

Oregano is a natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids

Oregano makes a lovely scent for your skin similar to patchouli. It is guaranteed to drive the ladies wild, gentlemen. Because it is a commonly used ingredient in pizzas and spaghetti, don’t be surprised if people, especially former carb addicts, bite you.