Oregano Oreganum vulgare Essential Oil Information
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Oregano Essential Oil |
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Botanitcal Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Oreganum vulgare |
Wild marjoram |
USA, Turkey |
Flowers, buds, leaves |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Pale yellow |
Thin |
Strong |
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Fragrance |
Spicy and herbaceous |
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Benefits |
Treats indigestion, diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting, and menstrual cramps, plus respiratory problems such as bronchitis, asthma, coughs, and colds. Calms muscle spasms, stiff joints, and treats fungal infections of finger and toenails |
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Blends Well With |
Basil, Bergamot, Camphor, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Thyme |
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Constituents |
Carvacrol, thymol, cymene, caryophyllene, pinene, bisabolene, linalool, borneol, geranyl acetate, linalyl acetate, terpinene |
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Properties |
Analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, carminative, choleretic, cytophylactic, diphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic |
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Safety |
Skin irritant and mucous membrane irritant |
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