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| Aroma |
- A powerful, spicy, and intensely herbaceous aroma.
- It is sharp and medicinal with a "biting" quality.
- It opens with a piercing, savory top note that immediately clears the sinuses, followed by a warm, woody-camphorous heart.
- It smells exactly like a concentrated version of the dried herb—dry, peppery, and slightly smoky.
- It is an "assertive" scent that lingers and easily dominates any blend it is added to
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| Category |
Camphoraceous | Herbaceous | Woody |
| Note |
Middle |
| Intensity |
4/6 |
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| [ More About ] |
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| AKA |
Origanum compactum |
| Chinese |
牛至/俄勒杆叶/野马郁兰 |
| Japanese |
オレガノ |
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| Botanical Family |
Lamiaceae |
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| Chemistry |
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| Common Usage |
Immune & Respiratory Defense
- Natural "Antibiotic" Support: Used to help the body fight off stubborn bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
- Clearing Deep Congestion: Helps break up thick mucus in the lungs during severe bouts of bronchitis or heavy colds.
- Air Purifier: When diffused (in very small amounts), it helps sanitize the air in a room where someone is ill to prevent the spread of germs.
- Sore Throat Support: When highly diluted in a carrier oil from clubarome.com and massaged into the neck and chest, it helps soothe internal inflammation.
Targeted Skin & Foot Care
- Treating Fungal Infections: Highly effective for athlete’s foot, ringworm, and stubborn nail fungus when diluted properly.
- Warts and Skin Tags: Often used as a targeted "spot treatment" to help shrink and remove warts (must be applied carefully to avoid healthy surrounding skin).
- Parasite Defense: Historically used to help treat skin parasites like scabies or lice due to its potent chemical makeup.
Digestive & Physical Vitality
- Eliminating Digestive Parasites: Used in clinical aromatherapy to help rebalance gut flora and eliminate "bad" bacteria or parasites (under professional guidance).
- Relieving Muscle Pain: Provides a warming, analgesic effect for deep-seated muscular aches and pains when used in a massage blend.
- Joint Support: Helps reduce the inflammation and pain associated with chronic conditions like arthritis.
Emotional & Mental Strength
- Fortifying the Will: Spiritually, Oregano is used to help people let go of "toxic" attachments and find the inner strength to move forward.
- Clearing Mental Lethargy: Its sharp, spicy scent provides a mental wake-up call for those feeling sluggish or "foggy" during an illness.
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| Blending note |
A "scent-stealer." To balance its sharp, savory profile, it should be blended with strong woods, camphors, or bright citruses that can stand up to its heat. |
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| Do you know? |
The name Oregano comes from the Greek words oros (mountain) and ganos (joy)—meaning "Joy of the Mountains." In ancient Greece, it was a symbol of happiness; if it grew on a grave, it was believed the deceased was at peace |
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| Contraindication |
- Extreme Skin Irritant.
- Oregano is a "hot" oil and must be used with extreme caution.
- It should never be applied to the skin without heavy dilution (maximum 0.5%–1% in a carrier oil).
- It is generally avoided during pregnancy and with children under the age of 6.
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