Oregano Essential Oil

Botanical Source: Origanum vulgare

Ingredient Addition Cost: $0.36 - $0.14 per unit

Both the herb and the essential oil of Oregano have been used for medicinal purposes since the time of Greek physicians Hippocrates and Maimonides, who prescribed it to their patients for their respiratory and digestive ailments. Diluted Oregano Oil relieves cough and cold symptoms when inhaled, disinfects surfaces when used as an antiseptic cleaning agent, and soothes topical discomforts such as inflammation and itchiness when used in cosmetics like moisturizers and shampoos.

A supremely hot oil known for its powerful disinfecting qualities, Oregano Essential Oil offers many incredible health benefits. Oregano Oil is a natural antibiotic, powerful antioxidant, and effective anti-inflammatory known for its ability to relieve pain, treat infections, lower cholesterol, and even fight certain cancers. It's strong aroma also makes it a wonderful insect repellent.

Oregano oil, like much of the natural health care arsenal, is a centuries-old remedy, hardly new or unique. The potent phenolic compounds in Oregano are said to give immunity an edge while never interfering with the delicate balance of flora naturally established by the body. Used in cosmetics, Oregano Oil is known to have antioxidant activity that fights the look of aging, which results in skin that looks clear and smooth. As such, it can treat acne and brighten the complexion. Applied in massage, Oregano Essential Oil’s anti-inflammatory activity can soothe redness, irritation, bites, and discomforts associated with arthritis and injury.