Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Plant Part: Herb
Extraction Method: Steam Extraction
Origin: Spain
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
Common Uses: Research results have showed that volatile oil of Origanum has considerable inhibitory effects against 25 different genera of bacteria including animal and plant pathogens, food poisoning and spoilage bacteria.
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.
Cautions: Origanum essential oil is both a dermal irritant and a mucous membrane irritant.
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.
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This product was added to our catalog on Friday 14 April, 2006.