{"product_id":"oregano-essential-oil","title":"Oregano Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eWhat is Oregano Essential Oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano essential oil is steam distilled from the wild oregano (Origanum) plant. Oregano oil is yellow in colour and has a herbal and peppery aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur oregano essential oil is not a food grade oil! It cannot be used in food and it is not suitable for internal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano is a herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and it grows in the hot, dry mountains. The use of the wild oregano plant can be traced back to the 4th century in Ancient Greece. Traditionally, it was mainly used for health and medicinal purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Greek and Romans also used oregano for wedding ceremonies, as lucky charms, in food and it was planted around homes to protect from evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time went on, wild oregano spread through Europe and made its way to China through the spice trade. It was popular for its medicinal benefits and it is still used today for its antioxidant properties in wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, wild oregano is made into a high concentration essential oil that is used in aromatherapy and cosmetic products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlending Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano has a herbal aroma and it is used as a middle note in blends. It blends well with lavender oil, bergamot oil, rosemary oil and tea tree oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal, citrus blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 drops Oregano oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 drops \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/sweet-orange-essential-oil-pure-natural-therapeutic-aromatherapy-oil\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sweet Orange Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOrange oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 drops \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/frankincense-essential-oil-olibanum-for-aromatherapy-diffuser-skin-face-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Frankincense Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrankincense oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 drops \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lemon-essential-oil-100ml-pure-natural-aromatherapy-oil\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lemon Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLemon oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh, floral blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 drops \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lavender-essential-oil-100ml-pure-bulgarian-lavender-natural-aromatherapy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lavender Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLavender oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 drops \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/frankincense-essential-oil-olibanum-for-aromatherapy-diffuser-skin-face-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Frankincense Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrankincense oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 drops \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/peppermint-piperita-essential-oil-pure-natural-therapeutic-oil\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peppermint Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePeppermint oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 drop Oregano oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Store Your Essential Oils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano essential oil should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool dry place. This helps prolong the quality of the oil and stops it from degrading over time. Make sure to keep the organic oregano essential oil out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Precautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild oregano essential oil should not be applied directly to the skin as it could cause irritation on sensitive skin. Always dilute a few drops of organic oregano oil in a carrier oil to safely apply it to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend doing a patch test with the diluted lavandin essential oil on a small area of skin before applying topically to ensure there are no reactions to the oil on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur organic oregano oil is for external use only! It is not a food grade essential oil and must not be ingested. Ensure the oregano oil is kept out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend consulting a healthcare professional before using oregano oil if you are pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ's \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is oregano oil INCI name?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe INCI name for oregano essential oil is origanum oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does our oregano oil originate from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur oregano oil originates from Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is oregano oil good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano essential oil is commonly used in diffusers to help ease cold symptoms and support respiratory health. In aromatherapy, it’s also used for its ability to promote calmness and enhance mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano oil is often used in food for its natural antibiotic and powerful antioxidant properties to enhance the immune system and reduce digestive issues. However, our oregano essential oil is not food grade and cannot be ingested!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has also been claimed that oregano has antifungal properties that can reduce athlete's foot, or toenail fungus. However, there is also not enough scientific evidence to support these claims and further studies are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheSoapery","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":57051052999033,"sku":"OREG10","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":57051053031801,"sku":"OREG50","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":57051053064569,"sku":"OREG100","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":57051053097337,"sku":"OREG500","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":57051053130105,"sku":"OREG1000","price":139.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/files\/Oreganogroup.png?v=1783761009","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.nl\/en\/products\/oregano-essential-oil","provider":"TheSoapery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}