Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Plant Part: Herb
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation, Organic
Origin: Albania
Description: 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. It will also have a profusion of pink flowers clustered in heads at the top of the branches.
 
Common Uses: Research results have showed that volatile oil of Origanum has considerable inhibitory effects against 25 different genera of bacteria including animal and plant pathogens, food poisoning and spoilage bacteria. I use this oil only diluted and use on feet to encourage the anti-viral properties during the cold and flu season. It is a major player in my Aroma Detox Massage treatment. Do not use in bath or on other areas other than feet or spinal column due to its high irritant to mucous membranes and skin sensitivities. For Anti-viral fighters for kids use Ravensara or White Thyme instead.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 destroyed yeasts in petri dishes. (2 lines)
 
Cautions: Origanum essential oil is both a dermal irritant and a mucous membrane irritant. do not apply without a carrier and well dilute this oil not for children or pregnancy.