Oregano

Scientific Name:  Origanum vulgare

Country of Origin:  Hungary

Synonyms:  European oregano, wild marjoram, common marjoram, grove marjoram joy of the mountain, origanum

Plant Family:  Lamiaceae (Labiateae)

Plant Parts Used:  Herb/Flowering tops and leaves

Extraction Method:  Distillation

Physical Characteristics:  Pale yellow liquid, browning with age.

Dominant Note(s):  Middle

Aroma:  Herby, woody yet slightly spicy

Main Constituents:  Carvacrol, thymol, cymene, caryophyllene, pinene, bisabolene, linalol, borneol, geranyl acetate, linalyl acetate, terpinene.  Highly variable constituents.

Blends With:  Angelica, Basil, Fennel, Geranium, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Pine, Thyme and Rosemary

Safety Precautions:  Dermal toxin, skin irritant, mucous membrane irritant.  Avoid during pregnancy.

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