Aroma: Pungent, hot, earthy and spicy

Blends well with: Lemon, bergamot, lavender, rose, pine, geranium, sandalwood.

Parts used: Leaves

Properties: Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, stomachic, expectorant. emmenagogue, antirheurnatic.

Contraindications: Avoid prolonged internal use. May be irritating to the skin and cause contact dermatitis. Always dilute well before applying to the skin. Do not use during pregnancy or on children under age 5. Blend oregano with mild essential oils such as lavender before diff-using. Excessive amounts of diffused oregano will cause eye and throat irritation.

Undiluted oregano can be very irritating to the skin. Use only in dilution with vegetable oil or lotion. Be especially careful on hypersensitive skin, damaged skin, aged skin and with children.

Oregano is a strong antimicrobial oil and is generally a good choice for fighting colds. It also eases the pain of arthritis. However, oregano is a skin irritant and should be used with caution. Do not confuse Origanum vulgare ssp compactum with the more gentle essential oil of marjorum, Origanum majorana.

NATURE'S SUNSHINE COMMENTS:
Oregano, Wild Pure Essential Oil [Immune, Skin] (Origanum campactum, steam distilled) is stimulating and warming. It contains antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral compounds and is useful for skin conditions. Not for use during pregnancy or on children under 5. Always dilute well before using.
Use a concentration of less than 2 percent (two drops per teaspoon) Oregano oil with other essential oils.
For external use only.