dōTERRA Oregano Essential Oil | Origanum vulgare

Description

Oregano is one of the most potent essential oilsand has been used for centuries in traditional practices. Extracted from the fragrant leaves of theoregano plant, Origanum vulgare, Oregano essential oil has made its way into cookbooks and cabinets around the world. The primary chemical component of Oregano is carvacol, a phenol, which makes it one of the most versatile and powerful essential oils. Applied topically, Oregano should be diluted with a Fractionated Coconut Oil .

Primary Benefits

• A versatile flavouring component widely used across the world in savoury dishes, commonly used as a dry herb.
• Incredibly pungent fragrance and flavour when used in cooking, allowing the user to make a little go a long way in each dish.
• Spicy and herbaceous flavour ideal for soups, salads and seasoning any savoury dish.

Uses

• Put one drop in place of dried oregano in spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or on a roast.
• Combine Oregano essential oil and Peppermint essential oil with carrier oil for a warming massage.
• Create your own hand soap by mixing liquid castile soap, water, and a few drops of Oregano.

Aromatic Description

Herbaceous, sharp, green, camphoraceous

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops of doTERRA Oregano in the diffuser of choice.

Food additive use: Dilute one drop of Oregano Oil in 125 ml of liquid.

Topical use: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml doTERRA carrier oil For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil.

Application

Cautions

Only use diluted. Take no more than one drop per day. Keep doTERRA Oregano oil out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Keep out of eyes, inner ears, face, sensitive areas, and mucosa. In case of skin contact, dilute generously with a carrier oil.