Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Provençal oregano

4.8 - 48 reviews
Provençal oregano essential oil has an intense, aromatic scent that gives it its tonic properties. Green Oregano of Provence essential oil has a positive effect, boosting self-confidence. Renowned for its powerful anti-infectious action, Green Oregano of Provence essential oil is essential for fighting winter ailments.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Possible but not recommended

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Not recommended

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Not recommended

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Suitable

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Aerial parts

Botanical name

Origanum heracleoticum L.

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties

Health

Wellness

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Properties

In the field of health, Provencal essential oil is recognised for its properties:

  • A powerful, broad-spectrum anti-infective : antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic.

  • Active in most areas: respiratory, oro-intestinal, urogenital

  • Tonic, stimulating the immune system and fighting fatigue

  • Antioxidant

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following situations:

  • Acute ENT infections, both bacterial and viral: bronchitis, solre throat, sinusitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, ear infections, flu, etc.

  • Skin infections : fungal infections, abscesses

  • Intestinal, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections:

    dysentery, amoebiasis, enterocolitis

  • Gynaecological and urinary tract infections: cystitis, mycosis, nephritis

Synergies

  • Respiratory health: narrow-leaved eucalyptus (expectorant), sweet inula (mucolytic), Ravintsara (antiviral), Cypress (cough suppressant), tea tree (antibacterial) essential oils.

  • Purifying and soothing the intestines : Cinnamon bark (antibacterial), Tropical basil or Tarragon (antispasmodic), Coriander (digestive tonic), Peppermint (digestive tonic), Lemon (liver protector), Rosemary verbenone (liver regenerator) essential oils.

  • Purifying and soothing the skin : spike lavender (healing), Palmarosa (antifungal), tea tree (antibacterial) essential oils

  • Urinary comfort : St John's wort essential oil (anti-inflammatory)

  • Helps the body's defences : Ravintsara essential oil (immunostimulant), Black spruce (tonic), Frankincense (immunomodulating)

In practice

Purifying, cleansing: Mix into your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally, massaging lightly into the affected organ.

Air purification and prevention: Atmospheric diffusion at 5% maximum in synergy with other gentler essential oils (Lemon, narrow-leaved eucalyptus, Scots Pine, Frankincense, Ravintsara, Sweet Orange, etc.).

Respiratory comfort: blend into your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest and upper back.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, in children under 6 years old, or in individuals with renal or hepatic insufficiency.

  • Avoid prolonged use; internal use only on the advice of a therapist.

  • Dermocaustic essential oil.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, refer to specific precautions.

Find out more

Provençal oregano, also commonly known as Greek oregano, is a botanical plant in the Lamiaceae family. Legend has it that it was created by Venus, goddess of Beauty, Love and Seduction, to heal an injury inflicted by one of the arrows of her child Cupid, god of Love.

In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans used it mainly for perfume, to disinfect wounds and as a preservative in their food, and it is thanks to them that oregano is known to us all today.

Even today, Greek newly-weds wear a wreath of it on their foreheads, a symbol of joy and happiness. Green oregano is also cultivated in the Mediterranean regions of France , particularly in the beautiful region of Provence.organic Provençal oregano essential oil is extracted from the flowering tops of this plant by steam distillation, and is very rich in carvacrol. This compound in the phenol class is recognised for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic effects, making this oil essential for helping to fight infections.

I use it quite often

R
Rebecca

Very useful for fungal infections

C
Corrine

Ras

M
M

Top

A
Anais

Terrible delivery

G
Giampaolo

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.