Description:
Origanum is a hardy, bushy perennial herb that grows up to 90cm (35 in) with a straight stem covered in hair. The leaves are dark green and oval in shape. It will also have a profusion of pink flowers clustered in heads at the top of the branches.
Common Use:
Origanum Essential Oil is said to have the following properties: analgesic, anti rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant and tonic. Due to high carvacrol content, Origanum Essential Oil is considered to be \\"nature\\'s cure all\\" as it is reputed to have one of the best antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. It can also be used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men\\'s fragrances
History:
There is an interesting side note to Origanum: two things survived the nuclear bomb tests of the 1950s - cockroaches and yeasts. Nonetheless, researchers at Georgetown University proved that oil of wild Origanum completely destroyed yeasts in petri-dishes.
Caution:
Please note, Rakesh Sandal Industries does not recommend ORIGANUM OIL be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor certified in clinical Aromatherapy