Compact Oregano – Essential oil
Format: 5 ml
Certified pure
Origin: Turkish
Very popular in the kitchen, this oregano! In ancient Egypt or Rome, it was already used in perfumery and aromatic care, especially known for its very powerful broad-spectrum anti-infectious activity. Carvacrol, often present at more than 60% in oregano oil, is the compound mostly responsible for its antimicrobial action, an action that thymol, in smaller quantities, will reinforce. 1
A study conducted in 2021 aimed to determine the chemical composition and inhibitory effects of essential oils of Origanum compactum L. and Mentha piperita L. (Lamiaceae) alone or in combination against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.2 This is the first time that a combination of these two essential oils has been reported to combat foodborne pathogens such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The main constituents of O. compactum L. essential oil were determined as carvacrol, thymol, p-cymene and α-terpinene, and for M. piperita essential oil, menthofuran, menthol, methyl acetate, 1,8 cineole and β-pinene were the main compounds. The mixture of essential oils showed a strong synergistic effect against E. coli. It was concluded that a mixture of essential oils provides a better antimicrobial effect against the tested bacteria than that of the essential oils alone.
Very effective, however irritating, be careful, never apply it pure!
My properties:
Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, immunostimulant, positive, general stimulant, tonic.
Use:
Olfaction, Diffusion, Oral use, Skin application, Cooking.
My botanical name: Origanum compactum
My family: Lamiaceae
My color: Light yellow to brownish yellow
My odor: Powerful, aromatic, herbaceous
Synergy: Sandalwood, Lemon, Niaouli.
Recommendations
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Before using any product containing essential oils, please check and follow the precautions, warnings and contraindications.
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Before using an essential oil, if in doubt, here is a tolerance test that allows you to check your sensitivity to essential oils. Simply place 3 drops of the essential oil mixture in the hollow of the elbow or wrist and wait a few minutes for a topical reaction, or up to 48 hours for an allergic reaction. Caution: do not use essential oils that are said to be dermocaustic or phototoxic, as they may cause burns on the skin.
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Do not apply them pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes.
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Avoid any contact with the eyes.
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Respect the recommended doses.
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Keep out of reach of children.
Note: the properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. They are regularly found there and for many confirmed by observations in scientific environment. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a health professional.
Notice: although natural, essential oils are active products that require responsible handling. In no case will Maison Jacynthe be held responsible for the consequences of an incorrect or careless application of these products or the methods presented.
References
2. El amrani, S., Sanae, L., Ez zoubi, Y. et al. Combined antibacterial effect of Origanum compactum and Mentha piperita (Lamiaceae) essential oils against ATCC Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Végétos (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-021-00276-0. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs42535-021-00276-0
| Format | 5 ml |
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| Essential Oil | Pure |
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