
Oregano, Wildcrafted
Pure, Therapeutic Oregano essential oil, "True Oregano", Wildcrafted Product Details Botanical name Origanum vulgare Extraction method / Source Steam distillation / leaves and flowering tops Aroma Strong, herbaceous, camphoraceous Note classification Odor Intensity Key constituents Carvacrol, cis-ocimene, thymol, caryophyllene, linalool, p-cymene Plant description Botanical family: Laminaceae (Mint) Oregano is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean. It grows to a height of nearly 3 feet and produces olive green leaves and purple flowers. Regions of Production Turkey Growing Practices Plants indigenous to the area are harvested from the wild, away from chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Properties Antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, carminative, decongestant, diaphoretic, digestive, nerve tonic (Battaglia, 2003, Schnaubelt, 2011) Please refer to the Glossary for terms which may be new to you. Uses / Benefits Recommended in the treatment