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 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, and issues like food poisoning as well as protects from fungal infections.
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• It has antioxidant property, it protects from damages to body by free radicals and neutralize free radicals, it slows down aging process and , 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.