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Oregano Essential Oil Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Dried flowering herb Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Warm, spicy-herbaceous, and camphoraceous Largest Producing Countries: USA, Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain and Italy Traditional Use: Used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men’s fragrances. Properties: Analgesic, anthelminthic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant, and tonic. Benefits: If used on the skin it should be extremely diluted. Arthritis, bronchitis, colds, flu, general debility, infections, muscular pain, respiratory infection, and rheumatism. Blends Well With: Bay, bergamot, camphor, cedarwood, chamomile roman, citronella, cypress, eucalyptus (all), lavandin, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, oakmoss, orange, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, spike lavender, tea tree, thyme linalol, and thyme red. Of Interest: This plant is favored by bees and often used in Mediterranean cooking. Safety Data: Dermal toxin, skin irritant, mucous membrane irritant. Avoid during pregnancy and not to be used on children under 18. Do not use in baths.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2009 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com