Oregano Essential Oil

PRODUCT INFO

Net: 20 ml

Ingredients: Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil (Oregano Oil), Linalool* (*Essential oil component)

According to the European Commission Cosmetics Regulation, Oregano Essential Oil helps to impart a pleasant freshness to your skin and helps your skin look vibrant.

Also, Oregano Essential Oil:

• Shows antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal characteristics [1] [2] [3] [4]
• Shows antioxidant characteristic [5] [6] [7]
• Shows anti-inflammatory characteristic [8] [9] [10]

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How to Use?


Skin Care: Add 1 drop for face and 3 drops for body into 5 ml (1 dessert spoon) base oil (sesame, sweet almond, etc.) that is appropriate for your skin and mix them. After cleansing your skin, apply sufficient amount of oil to your skin via massaging. 4-5 drops of mixture is sufficient for the whole face.

Natural Cleaning: You can mix 2 glasses of water with 5 drops of oregano oil and 5 drops of lemon peel oil in a bottle and use it as a surface cleaner.

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place out of the reach of children, at room temperature, with cover closed and protected from sunlight.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Latin (Botanical) Name:  Origanum vulgare L.

Plant Family:  Lamiaceae

Extraction Method:  Steam Distillation

Plant Part Used:  Leaves and Flowers

Color:  Pale yellow

Aromatic Description:  Warm, herbaceous, spicy, strong aroma

The botanical Latin name for oregano, Origanum vulgare, derives from the Greek term origanon, meaning "bitter plant". Etymologically, the word is derived from the Ancient Greek words "oros" meaning "mountain" and "ganos" meaning "joy". When combined, it means "the brilliance of the mountain" or "the joy of the mountains".

According to Greek legend, Goddess Aphrodite created oregano as a symbol of happiness to make humanity's life happier. Couples who married in ancient Greece wore oregano crowns on their heads, believing that it was a powerful deterrent to evil spirits. They would also place oregano in the graves of their loved ones who died because of their belief that it brings peace.

The oregano plant and its essential oil have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Greek doctors, including Hippocrates and Maimonides, recommended it for its health benefits.

When the Romans conquered Greece, they tasted the flavor of oregano and began to spread its cultivation to Europe and North Africa. In these regions, it was also used as a flavoring for foods such as meat and fish. Its food use continued into the Middle Ages, when it was one of the few food flavors available. Oregano later reached China, most likely via the Spice Route from the Middle East. Chinese doctors also began to prescribe it as a medicinal herb. In England, oregano has been used as an additive to tobacco breath and as a perfume in bags.

Oregano essential oil is still widely used today for its health benefits. It can be diluted and used topically in cosmetic applications or aromatherapy.

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ANALYSIS RESULTS

Active ingredients are naturally found in the essential oils of aromatic plants. The benefit of an essential oil depends on the amount of active ingredient in it.

For this reason, be sure to pay attention to the active ingredient ratios of the essential oil you use.

“Agreka Oregano Essential Oil” Composition of Active Ingredients / GC-MS Analysis Results
  


According to the European Commission Cosmetics Regulation:

• Carvacrol; alpha-Terpinene: It helps to give aroma.

• Thymol; p-Cymene: It helps creating a pleasant smell.

• Linalool: It helps reducing / eliminating unpleasant odor especially on body surfaces and giving aroma.

Warnings

• IT IS AN ESSENTIAL OIL, DIRECT APPLICATION MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. Always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil before applying topically. You can do a patch test before using the oil if you want to make sure it doesn't irritate your skin.
• FOR EXTERNAL USE, NON-DRINKABLE.
• Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact rinse with plenty of water.
• Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
• It is recommended that children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people using medication should consult their doctor before using the product.

 

Information

Herbal supplement products are not promoted by specifying the indication and the name of the disease in accordance with the relevant law and advertising regulation rules.

Our products are herbal supplements, not drugs.

Academic Studies

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[5] J. P. Veenstra, J. J. Johnson (2019).  Oregano (Origanum vulgare) extract for food preservation and improvement in gastrointestinal health. Int J Nutr. 2019; 3(4): 43–52.

[6] W. Zheng, S. Y. Wang (2001). Antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds in selected herbs. J Agric Food Chem., 2001 Nov;49(11):5165-70.

[7] L.T. Chuang, T.H. Tsai, T.J. Lien, W.C. Huang, J.J. Liu, H. Chang, M.L. Chang, P.J. Tsai (2018). Ethanolic Extract of Origanum vulgare Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes-Induced Inflammatory Responses in Human Monocyte and Mouse Ear Edema Models. Molecules. 2018 Aug; 23(8): 1987.

[8] F. V. Silva, A. G. Guimarães, E. R. S. Silva, B. P.S. Neto, F. D. F. Machado, L. J. Q. Júnior, D. D. R. Arcanjo, F. A. Oliveira, R. C. M. Oliveira (2012). Anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer activities of carvacrol, a monoterpene present in the essential oil of oregano. J Med Food, 2012 Nov;15(11):984-91.

[9] S. Aydın, Y. Öztürk, R. Beis, K. H. C. Başer (1996). Investigation of Origanum onites, Sideritis congesta and Satureja cuneifolia Essential Oils for Analgesic Activity. Phytotherapy Research, Volume10, Issue4, June 1996, Pages 342-344.

[10] M. R. A. Khaki, Y. Pahlavan, G. Sepehri, V. Sheibani, B. Pahlavan (2013). Antinociceptive Effect of Aqueous Extract of Origanum vulgare L. in Male Rats: Possible Involvement of the GABAergic System. Iran J Pharm Res. 2013 Spring; 12(2): 407–413.