Oregano Therapeutic Grade Oil
Botonical Name | : | Origanumcompactum | |
CAS # | : | 84012-24-8 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellowish or dark grey liquid | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.9100 - 0.9350 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N/A | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4600 – 1.5500 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Medicinal Uses | : | Used in antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, fungicidal and stimulant medicines. | |
Plant Part Used | : | N/A | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Oregano is a member of the the mint family. Its name is from the Greek word oreganos, which loosely translated means "joy of the mountains. Oregano Therapeutic Grade oil is produced from the oregano plant through the process of steam distillation.CONSTITUENTS:
carvacrol, gamma-terpinene, p-cymene, alpha-pinene, myrcene, thymol, flavonoids, caffeic acid derivatives.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma.BLENDS WITH:
This oil blends well with lavender, rosemary, bergamot, chamomile, cypress, cedarwood, tea tree and eucalyptus.COMMON NAMES:
Oregano.USES:
Used commonly in medicines for wounds, headaches, and venomous bites and even hemlock poisoning. This oil has powerful anti-microbial properties which are used to assist in the prevention of infections and to treat skin fungi such as athlete's foot. It has also been used to eliminate lice infestations and intestinal worms.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
This Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - Antiseptic, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic, cholagogue, sedative and tonic.