Oregano Essential oil
Best for: Bold, herbal diffuser blends where a single drop is plenty
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Oregano essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Origanum vulgare, grown in Hungary. It has a warm, spicy-herbaceous, peppery aroma and acts as a bold middle note. This is genuine Origanum vulgare, not the Thymus capitatus sometimes sold as Spanish oregano oil.
Its strong, invigorating herbal scent is traditionally used in very small amounts in diffuser blends, where a single drop with lemon or tea tree adds a bold, fresh character. It is one of the most potent "hot" oils thanks to its high carvacrol content. It is a strong skin and eye irritant and a skin sensitiser, so it is best kept to the diffuser and avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Warm, spicy-herbaceous, peppery aroma
- Bold middle note, so a single drop goes a long way
- Traditionally valued for its strong, invigorating herbal character
- Pairs well with fresh oils such as lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus and rosemary
Blends well with: Rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, cedarwood, lemon and thyme
About this oil
Oregano essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Origanum vulgare, grown in Hungary. It has a warm, spicy-herbaceous, peppery aroma and acts as a bold middle note. This is genuine Origanum vulgare, not the Thymus capitatus sometimes sold as Spanish oregano oil.
Its strong, invigorating herbal scent is traditionally used in very small amounts in diffuser blends, where a single drop with lemon or tea tree adds a bold, fresh character. It is one of the most potent "hot" oils thanks to its high carvacrol content. It is a strong skin and eye irritant and a skin sensitiser, so it is best kept to the diffuser and avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Warm, spicy-herbaceous, peppery aroma
- Bold middle note, so a single drop goes a long way
- Traditionally valued for its strong, invigorating herbal character
- Pairs well with fresh oils such as lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus and rosemary
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd just 1 drop to your diffuser with 3 drops lemon and 2 drops tea tree for a bold, invigorating room aroma.
- Tissue inhalationAdd a single drop to a tissue and breathe in gently for a strong herbal lift, keeping it well away from the eyes. Not recommended for the bath.
- Massage and aromatherapyNot recommended for massage or leave-on skin use. If you do use it in an aromatherapy skin blend, keep it to a bare trace in a carrier oil (well under 0.5%, no more than 2 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Specifications
| Botanical name | Origanum vulgare |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Flowering tops |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber-brown liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, spicy-herbaceous and peppery |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Hungary |
| Shelf life | Up to 36 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Oregano is a hot, potent oil and a strong skin and eye irritant and sensitiser, so keep any skin use to a bare trace in a carrier oil.
- Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use. Do not add to bath water.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding (some safety sources note a possible reproductive toxicity caution), or on or around babies and young children. It may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
