Oregano Oil

 


Oregano Essential Oil

 

Oregano Oil (aka Oreganol) is a very powerful essential oil that contains many beneficial properties for our bodies, and can be easily used in many natural beauty regimens. To create the powerful and potent essential oil, the plants leaves are steam distilled, to extract the "essence" of the plant. This essence contains compounds that can help for a variety of health and cosmetic benefits.

 

About the Oregano Plant: 

Oregano Oil is made from the oregano plant, and a slightly different species than the Oregano we use to cook with. The oregano plant (botanical name: Origanum vulgare) is part of the mint family, and is native to West and southwest Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.

 

Benefits of Oregano Oil:

Oregano oil have been around for many years, and has also been known for many years to help will a multitude of ailments and problems. Oregano essential oil has powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, as well as its anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants are great for our bodies, because anti-oxidants help to neutralize free radicals from the body. This can help our body fight off cancer and other damaging diseases. In addition to these properties, Oregano oil has also been known to help relieve digestive problems, such as gas and bloating, as well as respiratory problems, such as bronchitis and sinus infections.

 

Oil of Oregano has also been known to help with your skin, hair and nails for natural beauty. For skin, using oregano essential oil can help treat acne and pimples (never put undiluted oregano oil on your skin), for nails, try mixing a couple drops of oregano oil with about 1/4 cup of Evening Primrose Oil and apply to nails and cuticles. For your hair, oregano oil has been found suitable to use for dandruff and dry, damaged hair. To use for this purpose, you can take a few drops of oregano oil and add to any fragrance free, or light shampoo. Make sure to mix well.

 

To see a whole list of benefits associated with Oregano Essential Oil, see below for the Quick Reference Guide. You can also check out the below article on some other useful benefits of this wonderful oil.

In addition, you can also find some pricing on Oregano Oils at the bottom of this page in the Pricing Section. 

 

Warning and Cautions about Oregano Oil:

It should also be noted that high grade oil of oregano is a very potent oil, and should be used in the correct dosages, with great care, especially when using it for any natural beauty regimen. Oregano Oil has been found to have damaging effects on the liver and kidney's when used in high doses or ingested internally. For these reasons, it is very important to always check with your manufacture and your physician about correct dosage before using Oregano Oil for any natural beauty and health regimen. Additionally, Oregano Oil should never be put directly on the skin, because it can burn the skin and cause damage to your eyes. Oregano oil should also be avoided if you are pregnant. To learn more about the Cautions of Oregano oil, check out the below article specifically on this subject. 

 

Quick Reference Guide for Oregano Oil


 

 

Botanical Name:

  • Origanum vulgare

 

Extraction Methods:

  • Steam distillation

Parts used:

  • Leaves

Aroma: Herbaceous and strong

Color: Pale yellow

Viscosity: Thin

Shelf Life: 12 – 18 months

Skin Type: Unknown

Usage Rate: 50 : 1

 

Perfumery Note:

  • Middle

 

Benefits:

  • Contains anti-bacterial properties (fights bacterial infections such as colon infections, urinary tract infections, typhoid, colera, staph, strep and E.Coli to name a few)
  • Contains powerful anti-fungal properties
  • Contains anti-parasitic properties
  • Contains antioxidant properties (Helps neutralize free-radicals in your body)
  • Contains anti-viral properties (Can be helpful to prevent colds and flu’s)
  • Contains incredibly strong anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties
  • Contains anti-spasmodic properties
  • Helps to expel toxins from the body by aiding in the flow of bile
  • Useful for treating ringworm, jock itch and athletes foot
  • Can be used to treat symptoms of CFS and fibromyalgia
  • Useful for treating symptoms of allergies and hay fever (due to its content of Carvacrol, Flavonoids, and Terpenes)
  • Useful for fighting inflammation of the nasal passages, as well as eases pain from sinus infections
  • Aids the digestive system (i.e., constipation, indigestion, gas, flatulence, diarrhea)
  • Aids in relieving and treating bronchitis
  • Heals infections of the skin, gums, and teeth
  • Helps treat asthma
  • Helpful for treating yeast infections
  • Helps relieve muscle and joint pains
  • Useful in treating painful symptoms of arthritis
  • Can help treat croup
  • Relieves pain and itching from insect bites
  • Useful for dry or damaged hair and rids dandruff
  • Helpful for treating acne
  • Helps skin disorders such as psoriasis, rosacea, varicose veins and warts
  • Helps relieve painful symptoms of menstruation (i.e., bloating, cramping, PMS)
  • Useful for healing canker sores
  • Wards off fatigue
  • Useful for treating earaches
  • Can aid in healing toenail problems

 

Cautions and Allergies:

  • May cause skin. eye and mucous membrane irritations
  • Must be highly diluted, as it can burn the skin
  • Do not use while pregnant
  • May cause headache or nausea if not diluted properly
  • Small quantities has been known to cause liver and kidney damage, always dilute properly

 

Blends well with:

 

Uses:

  • Ointments
  • Balms and salves
  • Lotions
  • Shampoo and Conditioners
  • Health treatments (Please seek a medical expert before using for medical purposes)

 


Preferred Companies that Sell Oregano Oil


 

From Nature With Love

FNWL

Pricing updated: 06/01/2010

No Products Available at This Time

 

 

Essential Wholesale

Oregano Oil (Wild) - Origanum Vulgare

Pricing updated: 06/01/2010

1 fl. oz. - $13.15

2 fl. oz. - $22.50

4 fl. oz. - $37.50

8 fl. oz. - $60.00

16 fl. oz. - $105.00

32 fl. oz. - $180.00

 

New Direction Aromatics

Organic Oregano Oil - Origanum Compactum Benth

Pricing updated: 06/01/2010

1/6 fl. oz. - $2.60

1/2 fl. oz. - $6.25

3.3 fl. oz. - $35.71

16.6 fl. oz. - $113.64

33.3 fl. oz. - $211.86

 

Oregano Oil - Origanum Vulgare L

Pricing updated: 06/01/2010

1/6 fl. oz. - $2.00

1/2 fl. oz. - $5.38

3.3 fl. oz. - $24.40

16.6 fl. oz. - $53.04

33.3 fl. oz. - $100.00

6.6 lbs. - $294.94

26.4 lbs. - $1,128.54

 


 

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