OREGANO (Origanum vulgare, O. compactum, O. heracleotum)

Steam distilled from the whole flowering plant, in Spain, France, Egypt, Morocco.

SAFETY: Possible skin irritant, high in phenols. Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with young children. Classification: phenol

USAGE HISTORY: Used by Greek and Roman physicians, and during the Middle Ages in Europe.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Very strong antibacterial properties, good treatment for plague, colds, flu, staph and strep infections, etc. (Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic)
• Eases respiratory distress and infection-otitis, sinusitis, rhinitis
• Arthritis and muscular pain, bone pain and degeneration, nerve degeneration, sprains, spasms, neuromuscular contraction
• Balances blood pressure, eases heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat
• Relieves acidic stomach, constipation, mouth ulcers, digestive infections (staph, E. coli)
• Increases heat and perspiration
• Detoxifying, helps elimination of fat and cellulite
• Stimulates uterine circulation, helps PMS symptoms
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Eases hyperactivity, hysteria, stress migraines
• Enhances mental clarity and concentration
• Eliminates feelings of persecution or victmization
• Eases obsession, loneliness
• Aids manifestation of ideas
• Helps vertigo and travel sickness
• Chakra: Heart