Oregano Oil

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Oregano is a member of the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) botanical family. Oregano essential oil comes from a hardy, bushy perennial herb, up to 90cms high. It has a hairy stem, dark green ovate leaves and pinky-purple flowers. Oregano is a common garden plant with strong aroma when leaves are bruised. Oregano oil is mainly produced in the former USSR, Bulgaria and Italy, and is native to Europe, now cultivated all over the world including the USA, India and South America. There is a lot of confusion over the exact botanical classification of Oregano and Marjoram species and there are over thirty varieties, some of which are used to produce essential oils. Although the majority of commercial ‘Oregano oil’ bought are from Spanish Oregano Thymus capitatus or Common Oregano Origanum vulgare. This is known as the ‘true’ Oregano of the herb garden. Used traditionally in the herb form for digestive upsets, respiratory problems (asthma, bronchitis, cough, etc), colds and flu as well as inflammations of the mouth and throat. Oregano essential oil has also been used often as a fragrance component in various toiletries. Oregano essential oil has a warm, spicy, herbaceous aroma. It blends well with, Citronella, Rosemary, Lavender and Cedarwood. Show more