Name       Oregano Essential Oil, Turkey

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Origanum vulgare L. ssp. hirtum, fam.

                 Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Part          Herb

Method     Steam Distillation

Class        Phenolic ester

Country    Turkey

Code        OriVul2

Oregano Essential Oil, Turkey

Oregano Essential Oil, Turkey, (Origanum vulgare), a general tonic and immune stimulant that may help respiratory infections, digestion problems, viral, and bacterial pneumonia.

Key Constituents:

Carvacrol [60-85%]

Gamma-Terpinene [3.5-8.5%]

Para-Cymene [5.5-9%]

Beta-Caryophllene [2-5%]

Myrcene [1-3%]

Thymol [0-5%]

Action:  Oregano is a powerful anti-infectious agent (for respiratory, intestines, genital, nerves, blood, and lymphatics) with large-spectrum action against bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Oregano is a general tonic and immune stimulant.

Indications:  Asthma, bronchitis (chronic), mental disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, rheumatism (chronic), and whooping cough.

Other Uses:  This oil may help respiratory infections, digestion problems, viral and bacterial pneumonia, respiratory system problems, balance metabolism, and strengthen the vital centers.

Application:  Apply neat to bottom of feet.  Dilute with a vegetable or massage oil if applying elsewhere on the skin.  May be used undiluted in Raindrop Technique.  Add to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement or flavoring.

Fragrant Influence:  Creates a feeling of security.

Safety Data:  Caution: High phenol can burn the skin.  Dilute to 1 drop essential oil to 50 drops vegetable or massage oil for topical application other than the bottom of the feet.  Use extra caution to avoid contact with all mucous membranes.  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.  Skin test for sensitivity.

Companion Oils:  Basil oil, Fennel oil, Geranium oil, Lemongrass oil, Myrtle oil, Pine oil, Rosemary CT cineol, and Thyme oil.