Oregano Essential Oil
(Origanum compactum)
Oregano essential oil is the greatest winter oil for beating viruses and bacteria in the body.Botanical Family:
Lamiaceae or Labiatae (mint) Origin: USA, France, Germany, Turkey Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves Uses: One of the most powerful anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-bacterial oils around. So reserve a place for oregano oil in your medicine cabinet. Because of it's high Carvacrol content (up to 75%), oregano can be a "hot" oil and should be used with caution. It is always advisable to have some vegetable oil around to dilute this oil. Oregano essential oil is used in Raindrop Technique® where it is applied to the spine for immediate action on nerve endings, and it can be a great tool for healing infections. Check out the use of oregano oil in this natural remedy for shingles. More Properties and Uses: Applications: Dilute 1 drop of oregano oil to 4 drops of base oil and massage on location. Use neat with caution. Diffuse. Can be taken internally. Caution: Because oregano is high in phenols it may irritate nasal membranes and redden skin. Use well diluted on children and do a patch test if you have sensitive skin. There's been great news from the Young Living farm in Ecuador on the discovery of new oregano species that have a much lower carvacrol content. This may hold the future to gentle oregano uses. Check Gary Young's blog for updates from Ecuador BUY OREGANO OIL NOW 15ml Retail $30.25 Wholesale $23.00 Stay in tune with future news on essential oils and their uses. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter The Essential Times and receive a FREE REPORT - 101 Uses of Essential Oils:
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