Oregano Essential Oil

OREGANO ESSENTIAL OIL

When you want a highly potent essential oil with a bold scent and natural wellness superpowers, Oregano Oil is the ideal choice.

Considered nature's defence system for good reason, our pure Oregano Essential Oil is a tiny bottle that’s big on results. Steam-distilled from the leaves of the Origanum vulgare plant, it’s celebrated for its warm, herbaceous aroma and an impressive line-up of natural compounds, including carvacrol, thymol, and p-cymene. Collectively, their properties cleanse, protect, and repair, with benefits ranging from alleviating physical conditions like inflammation, colds, and skin irritations to supporting mental wellbeing.

Whether you’re diffusing it to purify the air and uplift the mood, blending it into a soothing massage oil, or adding it to your DIY skincare, Oregano is one of those ‘must-haves’ in your natural oils collection.

• With an enviable host of natural properties - anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antibacterial - Oregano Essential Oil is best known for boosting the immune system and overall wellbeing.
• Thanks to its potent antiviral effects, Oregano Oil is a popular choice for assisting the body in defending against colds and flu.
• Anti-fungal properties in Oregano Oil can be used to help manage infections like nail fungus, Athlete’s Foot, ringworm and other common nail and skin infections.
• The powerful anti-inflammatory properties in Oregano Oil can help to alleviate muscle and joint aches, pain associated with arthritis, ageing and injuries, and promotes speedy muscle recovery after a workout.
• As a rich source of antioxidants, Oregano works hard to fight environmental damage and the appearance of premature ageing.
• Oregano Oil’s antimicrobial action on the skin can help promote a clearer complexion while reducing blemishes and targeting issues like acne.
• The benefits of Oregano Oil may also be effective in relieving the redness, itchiness and irritation caused by insect bites and stings.
• When diffused and inhaled, Oregano’s herbaceous aroma can help open the airways, assisting with respiratory issues like coughing, congestion, asthma, and throat irritations.
• That warm, energising scent is also said to promote mental alertness, uplift the mood and instill a positive mindset.
• The powerful chemical makeup in Oregano Oil works to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, making it a popular additive to DIY cleaning blends.

Oregano Oil Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Oregano Oil are: 

• Powerful anti-inflammatory & antibacterial action
• Supports healthy immune function
• Defends the body against colds and flu
• Can help with fungal infections like Athlete’s Foot
• Helps ease sore and fatigued muscles
• High in antioxidants – may reduce signs of ageing
• Fights free radicals and skin cell damage
• May relieve insect bites and stings
• Provides respiratory system support
• Aroma helps reduce feelings of stress
• Can help support mental wellbeing
• Antimicrobial, anti-viral, antifungal

Oregano Oil Therapeutic Properties:
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Anti-fungal, Antibacterial, Analgesic, Antioxidant, Healing, Respiratory Support, Immune Support

Oregano Oil General Uses:
Aromatherapy, Health Support, Massage, Household Cleaning, Insect Repellent, Skincare, Pain Relief, Health and Wellness

Oregano Oil Emotional Benefits:
Grounding, Balancing, Regulating, Calming, Destressing, Uplifting, Restorative

Oregano Oil Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Chamomile Roman, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Pine and Rosemary essential oils.

How to use Oregano Essential Oil

• Diffuse: Add a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser and let the herbaceous aroma fill your environment instilling calm and uplifting the mood.
• Topically/On the Go: Add 3-5 drops of Oregano Oil to a 10ml roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil to create an on-the-go roller blend. Apply to your wrists, temples, behind your ears & bottoms of your feet.
  See topical dilution guide below for safe topical application
• Fast Remedy: Add 1-2 drops of Oregano Oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with your skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle!
• Massage: Dilute a few drops of Oregano Oil into a carrier oil, massage oil, or moisturiser to soothe sore, tight and fatigued muscles.
• Belly Oil:  Create a belly oil to help alleviate cramps and digestive issues by combining 15-20 drops of Oregano Oil with 50ml of your favourite Carrier Oil (such as Almondor Grapeseed Oil).

Topical Dilution Guidelines
Oregano Oil is particularly potent, so the recommended topical application is less than the regular amount. Please note that the following guidelines are recommended for healthy adults:

• General Use: 1 – 2% dilution (2 – 4 drops per 10ml)
• Facial Application: 0.5 – 1% dilution (1 – 2 drops per 10ml)

What are the benefits of taking Oregano Oil?

Oregano Oil is celebrated for supporting immune health, easing symptoms of colds and flu, and helping the body fight off bacterial and fungal infections. It can also aid digestion, soothe sore muscles, and promote clearer skin when used correctly.

What happens to your body when you start using Oregano Oil?

The natural compounds in Oregano Oil get to work quickly, cleansing, repairing and protecting. Many people notice a boost in overall wellbeing, improved resistance to seasonal bugs, and relief from inflammation or skin concerns after using Oregano Oil to support their health and wellness.

How to take Oregano Oil for a cough?

To support cough relief, add a few drops of Oregano Oil to a diffuser or bowl of steaming water and inhale the vapour. Alternatively, dilute it in a Carrier Oil and apply to the chest for a soothing aromatic effect (see our dilution guidelines for the recommended amounts of Oregano Oil to Carrier Oil).

Please be aware Oregano Essential Oil is not for internal use.

What is the downside of Oregano Oil?

All essential oils are known for their potency, yet Oregano Oil is among the most potent around. This means it can cause skin irritation if not diluted and may be too strong for sensitive individuals. It’s also unsuitable for internal use without professional supervision, and not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.