Oregano is an herb with dark green leaves and pink-purple flowers. It has a distinctly spicy taste and aroma and is often used in Italian cuisine.Oregano is packed with antioxidants that protect the body against external influences. Oregano Essential Oil is extracted through steam distillation of the flowering herb.
Where is it from?
Oregano originally comes from Southern Europe and is also found in the wild in large parts of Europe. Nowadays Oregano is also cultivated in America and India.
Fragrance description
Oregano Essential Oil has a strong spicy scent reminiscent of camphor and thyme with a slight undertone of mint.
Benefits of Oregano Essential Oil
Packed with antioxidants
Oregano Essential Oil is rich in antioxidants that help protect your body against external influences. This helps to firm, even out your skin and prevent premature skin aging.
Antibacterial
The antibacterial properties of Oregano Essential Oil make it an ideal way to disinfect wounds. It can also be used as a mouthwash to combat canker sores and bad breath.
Strong anti-fungal effect
Oregano Essential Oil is known for its strong anti-fungal effect. Ideal for a foot bath against fungal nails or athlete’s foot.In addition, it can also be added to a carrier oil to combat fungus on the skin or as an addition to your shampoo, conditioner or hair lotion to tackle scalp fungus.
Has a calming effect
Oregano Essential Oil has a calming effect on overstimulation and stress. The strong aroma provides energy and vitality and gives you the strength to pick yourself up and get back to it.
How do you use Oregano Essential Oil?
As aromatherapy
Add 4 drops of Oregano Essential Oil, 3 drops of Scots Pine Essential Oil and 2 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil to the water reservoir of a diffuser to widen the airways.
In a foot bath
Add 5 drops of Oregano Essential Oil and 5 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil to 2 tablespoons of Dead Sea Salt and dissolve in a basin with 4 liters of lukewarm water. Soak your feet for 10 minutes and rinse with cold water.
As hair oil
Add 3 drops of Oregano Essential Oil and 3 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil to 50 ml. Neem oil and massage your scalp with it. Leave on for 30 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo. Ideal against fungus on the scalp.
As a facial lotion
Mix 2 drops of Oregano Essential Oil and 2 drops of Chamomile Essential and add to 50 ml. micellar water. Dip a cotton swab in this to clean your face.NB! Oregano Essential Oil can cause skin and mucous membrane irritations. Never use undiluted. Do not use during pregnancy.
