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Oregano, Wild Marjoram, Winter Sweet, Mountain Mint
PARTS USED
Above ground parts of herb
NATIVE REGIONS
Mediterranean, Spain, or Turkey
PREPARATIONS
Essential oil, infusion, tincture, extract
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Origanum vulgare

COMMON NAMES
Oregano, Wild Marjoram, Winter Sweet, Mountain Mint

Lamiaceae

FAMILY

  • Monoterpenes

    • Para-cymene

    • Gamma-terpinene

  • Phenols

    • Carvacrol

    • Thymol


anthelmintic

antibacterial

antifungal

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antiseptic

antispasmodic

cholagogue

choleretic

diuretic

expectorant

fungicide

irritant





  • Skin irritants (acne, cold sores)

  • Bug bites & parasites

  • Toothaches

  • Allergies

  • Cold & flu symptoms


  • Skin patch test required for topical use.

  • Not recommended during pregnancy.

  • Do not use if allergic to other plants in Lamiaceae family

  • Do not use if diagnosed with asthma or liver disease

  • Essential oil should be avoided with homeopathics


For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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