Oregano, Oreganum minutiflorum (Turkey):

Traditional Information:

Contains Carvacrols which supports a healthy microbial balance, and may be useful for immune and wellness support, 3 drops rubbed on feet.  

• Antiviral Support, Antifungal Support, Antibacterial Support: Tiny amount can help support wellness during times of seasonal and environmental challenges.
• Oregano minutiflorum contains 73% carvacrol, a key naturally occurring constituent associated with its cleansing and purifying qualities.
• Supports healthy Fungal balance.
• Important Antiseptic: Traditionally valued for its cleansing properties.
• Tonic for the Whole System, especially respiratory.
• Supports Vitality and Overall Wellness.
• Analgesic Support: Helps ease discomfort, muscle tension, and nerve-related discomfort.
• Blends with: Lavandin, Oak Moss, Pine, Spike Lavender, Citronella, Rosemary, Camphor, and Cedarwood.

Energetic Benefits: Oregano helps release energetic blockages and open the heart chakra. Energetically associated with the CNS, thymus and endocrine system, while supporting the flow of energy through the meridians. -Star Johnsen-Moser, Intuitive Energetic Healer.

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Precautions: Oregano is powerful but can be dangerous if not diluted. Use with caution, in tiny amounts, well diluted with other oils and/or carriers, and never when pregnant.

Spanish Oregano (Thymus capitatus) is a skin and mucous membrane irritant and should not be used on the skin (Tisserand)

7.5 ml (1/4 oz): $13.50; 15 ml (1/2 oz): $23.95; 30 ml (1 oz): $39.95.

Energy Index:Chakra Balancing; CNS Energy Support; Endocrine Energy Support; Warming Immune Energy Support; Etheric Heart Opening; Thymus Energy Support; Turquoise Chakra; Spine Energy Support.

References:

References provided below are a representative sampling of research over the past 15 years which documents the antiviral support, antifungal support, antibacterial & immune support activity of essential oils in the Lamiaceae (mint) family, but does not claim or imply the effectiveness of Oregano in any particular situation - only that this may be an area of interest for future research.

Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Third Edition. Vol 1: Foundations & Materia Medica. Black Pepper Creative, Brisbane Australia 2018.

*Cohen, J. Shifting the Nervous System Into the Parasympathetic Gear: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, pp. 45-48 & 60-81. Essential Oils to Boost the Brain & Heal the Body, 2023. Ten Speed Press, Calif/NY

Johnson SA. Evidence-Based essential oil therapy: The ultimate guide to the therapeutic and clinical application of essential oils. 2015, Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services.

Saika T, Saira W, Waseem R, Khushboo S et al. A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Dept of Chem, Islamic Univ of Science & Technology;  Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India 2017.

Dadalioglu I, Evrendilek GA. Chemical compositions and anti-bacterial effects of essential oils of Turkish Oregano (Origanum minutiflorum), Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis), Spanish Lavender (Lavendula stoechas), and Fennel (Foeniculum vulgaris) on common foodborne pathogens. J Agric Food Chem, 2004 Dec 29;52(26):8255-60.

Loizzo MR, Saab AM, Tundis R, et al. Phytochemical analysis and invitro antiviral activities of the essential oils of seven Lebanon species. Chem Biodivers, 2008 Mar;5(3):46170.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.