Bold, herbal and intensely warm. Steam distilled from Origanum vulgare grown in Turkey, this is the kitchen herb at full strength: sharp, spicy and radiant. Oregano has a long history of traditional use and a little goes a very long way.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Origanum vulgare
- Origin: Turkey
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: herbaceous, spicy, warm, radiant
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 1–2 drops are plenty. Soften it with lemon or lavender for a warm herbal blend in the colder months.
- Outdoor blends: often combined with cedarwood and rosemary for patio and porch diffusing.
- Blends well with: lavender, rosemary, lemon, tea tree and cedarwood.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes. This is a strong oil: use a low dilution and avoid sensitive skin.
