Organic Oregano Essential Oil

Organic Oregano
Origanum vulgare

Source: Plant
Origin: Turkey
Energetics: Yang
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: A spicy and powerful aroma of  the oregano herb  
Blends Well With: Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman & German Blue) Lavender, Cypress & Cedarwoods.

About

Oregano essential oil is known for its health properties - used to help as well as having immune system enhancing qualities for support with during colds, flu and muscle aches.

Safety summary
Hazards: Drug interaction; inhibits blood clotting; embryotoxicity; skin irritation (low risk); mucous membrane irritation (moderate risk).
Contraindications: Pregnancy, breastfeeding
Cautions: Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under two years of age.
Maximum dermal level: 1.1%

Safety advice
A dermal maximum of 1.1% is recommended, based on 87.8% total thymol and carvacrol content and a dermal limit of 1% for carvacrol and thymol to avoid skin irritatrion.

Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition

General 
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin-Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.

Do not ingest essential oils.

Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.

The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.

Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period however in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.