Oregano Essential Oil

Oregano Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Plant Part: Herb
Extraction Method: Steam Extraction


Description: Oregano is a hardy, bushy perennial herb that grows up to 90cm (35 in) with a straight stem covered in hair. The leaves are dark green and oval in shape. It will also have a profusion of pink flowers clustered in heads at the top of the branches.

Colour: Light Yellow

Consistency: Light

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends Well With: Oregano essential oil blends well with Lavender (All), Rosemary (All), Bergamot, Chamomile (All), Cypress (All), Cedarwood (All), Tea Tree and Eucalyptus.

Aromatic Scent: Oregano oil has a powerful, spicy, camphor-like aroma.

History: There is an interesting side note to Origanum: two things survived the nuclear bomb tests of the 1950s - cockroaches and yeasts. Nonetheless, researchers at Georgetown University proved that oil of wild oregano completely destroyed yeasts in petri dishes. (2 lines)
 

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.

Specification Documents

Oregano - Allergens.pdf

Oregano - IFRA.pdf

Oregano - SDS.pdf

Oregano - Spec.pdf

Oregano Flow Chart.pdf