Oregano — Nardea

Plant description

Extracted by steam distillation from the sommita flowering of Origanum vulgare L. (oregano common, wild marjoram, oregano) and varietà affini (OR. compactum, OR. heracleoticum), perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae widespread in all the Mediterranean and in Asia western on soils calcarei assolati and on the garighe. L'oregano common presenta numerous chemotypes with compositions different: the CT carvacrol (Greece, Turkey, Morocco) and the most studied and commercializzato; the CT thymol and the CT linalool are less frequent. The phytochemical profile of the CT carvacrol and dominated from carvacrol (60-80%) and para-cimene (5-15%), with gamma-terpinene, sabinene and beta-caryophyllene. The carvacrol and a powerful antibacterial phenolic with activity documented against Helicobacter pylori, MRSA, Candida albicans, biofilm batteric and numerous patogeni opportunisti. AND also a inhibitor of the 5-lipoxygenase (anti-inflammatory) and an agonist parzial of the PPAR-alpha (metabolismo lipidic). In aromatherapy the oregano CT carvacrol and used as antibacterial powerful, antifungal, antioxidant, immune-stimulating and antiparassitario. Requires diluition severa (max 0.5%) for dermocausticita of the phenols. Contraindicated during pregnancy. Top note warm, phenolic, pizzaiola and robusta.

Origin

Bacino of the Mediterranean

Part used

Plant flowering dried

Extraction method

Steam distillation

Main uses

Quest'essential oil is very useful in the conditions broncopolmonari: thins the secretions bronchial, is antispasmodic and sedative of the accessi of cough;is very active in the treatment of polmoniti, bronchitis, tracheiti, asthma, enfisema polmonare, flu and sinusitiss.
Antiseptic and antibacterial, is recommended for the disinfetion of piaghe, ulcere, wounds and bruciature.
Stimulates the blood circulation and the ricostrution of the tissues and is suitable in all the diseases of the skin, as eczema, pruriti, dermatous, fungal infections and psoriasis.
Stomachico and carminative, stimulates and facilitates the digestion, fights the aerofagia and the inappetenza.
Antalgico and sedative, the essential oil of oregano si usa in frizioni and massaggi for combattere muscle pain and reumatic.

Recipes & blends

Anti-infettive respiratory tract

2 drops Oregano + 3 drops Ravintsara + 2 drops Eucalyptus radiata in 20 ml of almond oil. Massage onto chest and back 2-three times to day in the infections batteric of the respiratory tract. Only adults.

Antifungino piede of atleta

2 drops Oregano + 2 drops Tea tree + 2 drops Lavender in 20 ml of coconut oil. Apply among the dita and on the plant of the piede mattina and evening in case of tinea pedis.

Immunostimulating winter

1 drop Oregano + 3 drops Ravintsara + 2 drops Palmarosa in 20 ml of almond oil. Massage onto sterno and plant of the feet as attivatore of the immune system in the months invernal. Only adults.

Antiseptic dental

1 drop Oregano in a cucchiaino of coconut oil. Oil pulling for 5-10 minutes morning for antiseptic action oral. Not deglutire.

Purificante environmental powerful

2 drops Oregano + 3 drops Tea tree + 3 drops Lemon in the diffuser. Action antiseptic intense for rooms frequentati from persone malate or with scarsa igiene.

Harmonization

Blends well with:

Tea Tree (Albero del Tè) Timo Comune Lavanda Eucalipto Rosmarino Limone Ylang Ylang Neroli

Contraindications

If used undiluted, can be irritating for skin and mucous membranes. Do not use during pregnancy.