Oregano Origanum vulgare

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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