Description:
Oregano oil is acquired from oregano, scientifically known as Origanum vulgare belongs to Lamiaceae family. Oregano herb is hardy, bushy perennial herb that is native to Europe; it grows up to 35 inches in height, having dark green leaves that are 2 to 3 cm long. Oregano has purple flowers and spade shaped, olive green leaves.
Extraction:
Oregano oil is extracted from dried flowers and leaves of oregano plant through steam distillation method.
Composition:
Oregano plant is mainly constitutes of carvacrol, thymol, cymene, caryophyllene, pinene, bisbolene, linalool, borneol, geranyl acetate, linalyl acetate and terpinene.
Properties:
Oregano oil is yellow red to dark brownish in colour with a strong, pungent &spicy odor.
Blending:
Oregano oil is well blends with other essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, bergamot, chamomile, cypress, cedar wood, tea tree and eucalyptus oil.
Uses:
- It has expectorant quality; eliminates uncomfortable buildups of mucus and phlegm in respiratory tracts & sinuses, it prevents and treats symptoms of respiratory ailments.
- It soothes inflammation, internal or external, it reduces redness and irritation, relieve pain that might be related with arthritis or injury.
- It acts as antibacterial as it protects from infections of virus, bacterial and fungal infections, protects from colon and urinary tract infection, typhoid, cholera, skin infections and issues like food poisoning as well as protects from fungal infections.
- It strengthens immunity against colds, mumps, measles, pox and other issues created by Virus.
- It has antioxidant property, it protects from damages to body by free radicals and neutralize free radicals, it slows down aging process and prevent cancers, macular degeneration, degeneration of muscles due to aging, wrinkles, loss of vision and hearing, nervous disorders.
- It provide relief in menstruation and delaying onset of menopause, obstructed menses and reduce symptoms of oncoming menopause like mood swings and hormonal shifts.
- It has sedative property; it calms down hyper sensitivity and provide relief from allergy symptoms.
- It encourages digestion as it promotes secretion of digestive juices and increase nutrient digestibility & enzymes which helps in absorbing food.
- It helps in healing of psoriasis, athlete’s foot, flu and other infectious ailments.
Safety and Precaution:
- Avoid using high concentration of oregano oil as it can cause skin and mucus membrane.
- Do not use while pregnant due to its stimulation ns regulation of hormones, it can lead to miscarriage.
- People who are sensitive to basil, lavender, marjoram, mint or sage oil are also commonly allergic to oregano oil.
Specification of Oregano Oil:
Organoleptic Properties:
Appearance Fluid liquid
Colour Yellowish red to dark brownish red
Odour Pungent and spicy
Botanical Source Origanum vulgare Linne
Physico-Chemical Properties:
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 0.935 TO 0.968
Optical Rotation @ 25°C -4° to +8°
Refractive Index 25°C 1.501 to 1.520
GC Component 70% – 80% Carvacrol content
Solubility Soluble in 1.2 of 70% alcohol
Storage In well fitted container in cool and dark place.
