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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
Botanical Name:
Origanum Vulgare L Manufacturer SKU/UPC: 741459739904
Plant Part:
Herb
Extraction Method
Steam Distilled
Origin:
Spain
Color:
Light yellow to reddish yellow liquid
Common Uses:
Oregano Essential Oil is considered to be "nature's cure all". It can also be used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men's fragrances
Consistency:
Thin
Note:
Middle
Aromatic Scent:
Oregano Essential Oil has a powerful, spicy, camphor-like aroma
Strength of Aroma:
Strong
Blends well with:
Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot, Chamomile, Cypress, Cedarwood, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Cautions:
Origanum Essential Oil is both a dermal irritant and a mucous membrane irritant. Avoid use if pregnant
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  |
