Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare L. ssp. hirtum, fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part Typically Used: Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Country of Origin: Turkey
Class: Phenolic ester
Major Constituents
Carvacrol – 82%
Thymol – 9%
Cymene <para> – 2%
Organic Certifier: Bio-Gro
Description: Pale yellow liquid – browns as it ages. Has a warm, spicy-herbaceous, camphoraceous aroma.
Action: Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Anthelminthic, Analgesic, Antitoxic, Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Parasiticide, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Tonic, Stimulant, Rubefacient, Cytophylactic, Choleretic.
Special use: Promotes opening of the solar plexus chakra. Releases the fear of completion & thoughts of vulnerability.
Blends Well With: Pine, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Spike Lavender, Lavandin, Camphor, Citronella.
Safety Data: Non-toxic, Strong skin irritant- do not ever use undiluted on the skin. Very strong oil - use with care.
Aromatherapy Use
Skin Care: Abscess, Boils, Cold sores, Fungal skin infections, Gangrene, Oral infections, Mouth ulcers, Ticks & Scabies.
Circulation, Muscle & Skeletal system: Arthritis, Rheumatics, Muscle aches & pain, Chronic pain, Scoliosis.
Immune system: Flu, Typhoid fever, Tonsillitis, Viral colitis, Diphtheria, Food poisoning, Dysentery, Lyme disease, Stimulates Immune response.
Respiratory system: Asthma, bronchitis, Coughs, Respiratory infections, Viral and Bacterial pneumonia, Sore throat, Strep throat, Whooping cough.
General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
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