Want to know all about oregano essential oil? I have included all there is to know about dōTERRA Oregano essential oil uses including DIY & food recipes. Known as a popular cooking spice, Oregano also acts as a powerful cleansing agent, and offers powerful antioxidants — extending its uses far beyond the kitchen. Oregano essential oil is a great natural remedy for many ailments and can be used topically, internally or aromatically, depending on the desired effect. Known as “the oil of humility,” Oregano was revered by the ancient Greeks for its taste and its countless health benefits.

Oregano essential oil is one of dōTERRA’s Therapeutic Wellness products that is listed with the Australian Government Department of Health Therapeutic Goods Administration as a Medicine Product.

Oregano is a well-known herb that has traditionally been used for digestive upset, respiratory problems, colds and flu. It has many culinary uses as well. 

Prized for its many therapeutic benefits and healing qualities. Inhaling the strong scent of oregano essential oil can help clear sinuses and cleanse the mind. This herbal oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Let’s learn more about oregano oil.

Oregano Essential Oil is one of the more common oils found in homes around the world and should not be overlooked as an important part of your wellness routine.

What Are the Benefits of Oregano Oil?

Taken internally, Oregano essential oil supports the digestive, respiratory, and immune systems.* It’s most popularly used for immune support. Oregano offers powerful antioxidants,* which come from carvacrol and thymol, the primary chemical components. Carvacrol also supports the respiratory system.* Oregano supports healthy digestion by promoting the secretion of digestive juices.* You can take Oregano internally by adding a few drops to water, taking it in a veggie capsule, or using it in recipes. 

Distilled from the fragrant leaves of the Mediterranean herb, Oregano essential oil is a flavorful addition to cooking and can be used in place of the herb. Add one drop of Oregano essential oil in place of one tablespoon dried oregano. For smaller amounts, dip a toothpick in the bottle and add to taste.

Oregano Oil Safety

Oregano is a hot oil and should be diluted with a carrier oil when used topically. For convenient topical use, try Oregano Touch, which is pre-diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil.

Oregano Essential Oil Facts

Oregano essential oil (Origanum vulgare) is commonly used as a household cleansing agent due to its high concentration of carvacrol and thymol. These components have powerful anti-infectious properties, making oregano great for DIY cleaning products..

The main constituents of Oregano Oil are Carvacrol, thymol , para-cymene, γ-terpinene.

Oregano’s microscopic particles are tiny enough to penetrate deep into your cells, where they can assist with aliments such as colds and flu. In addition to its potent medicinal properties, it has been shown that oregano contains antioxidants.

Oregano Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

1. Oregano essential oil benefits many homemade cleaners in a big way. For a quick and easy all-purpose cleaner, put 10 drops of Oregano oil into a 16-ounce spray bottle with water. Due to Oregano’s chemical makeup, it is a powerful cleansing and purifying agent. This simple spray is great for surfaces and countertops, even natural stone. 
    
2. Support your body in the way it needs when it needs it. One of the many Oregano essential oil benefits supporting a healthy immune system. One drop taken daily can help maintain healthy immune function. Oregano can be taken more frequently when seasonal threats are high or as needed to further boost immunity. You can put two drops of Oregano oil in a veggie capsule to help support immune function.
    
3. Add a little flavour to your favourite Italian cuisine with some Oregano essential oil. Oregano oil is spicy and herbaceous and will add the perfect hint of flavour to spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, roasts, and much more. When your Italian recipes call for ground oregano, simply replace it with one drop of Oregano oil for a delicious seasoning. One drop of Oregano oil can replace one tablespoon of ground oregano. If you have not used Oregano oil in cooking before I would recommend using a toothpick as it is very strong. My first attempt at cooking with this amazing oil was disastrous, I put 6 drops in my spaghetti sauce, was almost inedible.
    
4. Take advantage of some more powerful Oregano essential oil benefits by adding one to two drops to a veggie capsule. Why? Oregano essential oil benefits overall health and can help support healthy respiratory function.
    
5. Enhance your meals by adding some Roasted Marinara Sauce infused with Oregano and Basil oils. You will be amazed at how something so delicious can be so easy to make. This simple and useful essential oil recipe does not include added sugars and is a delicious way to incorporate the many health benefits of tomatoes into your everyday food selections.  This delicious sauce pairs well with pasta, pizza, breadsticks, and much more. 
    
6. Oregano essential oil is a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are essential to help protect the body from the oxidation of molecules. When molecules oxidise, they can create free-radicals that can lead to damaged cells. To help support your body with antioxidants and promote a healthy response to oxidation and free-radicals, take Oregano essential oil internally by diluting a drop in water and drinking or putting two drops into a veggie capsule and ingesting.
    
7. Know someone who is feeling under-the-weather or needing a delicious pick-me-up? Italian and Oregano Chicken Soup is the perfect healthy dish to bring them. Enriched with the tantalising tastes of Italy, this essential oil recipe is filled with fresh vegetables, Ditalini pasta, and a hint of Oregano oil. 
    
8. Not only does Oregano essential oil promote healthy immune and respiratory function, it also supports healthy digestion. Oregano essential oil supports healthy digestion by promoting the secretion of digestive juices. When experiencing occasional digestive issues, take Oregano essential oil internally by diluting a drop in water and digesting or by putting two drops into a veggie capsule and ingesting.
    
9. One of the many Oregano essential oil uses is as a flavour-enhancer. Combining the piquant flavors of Oregano essential oil with Italian seasonings, this Italian Oil Bread Dip will have you craving more. This essential oil recipe is simply delicious and can be used as a dip for your favourite Italian breads. If you are putting together a special dinner for two, needing an appetiser for a party, or searching for an excellent side dish for a family gathering, this is an ideal choice.
    
10. Have you ever heard the phrase “we’re better off together?” In Oregano and Peppermint oil’s case, it’s true! In a recent study, a group of Brazilian researchers reported that, at least in the cases they were looking at, Oregano and Peppermint oil worked better when used together. When two different substances like Oregano and Peppermint oil work to create a combined effect that is greater than the effects of the individual substance on their own, the result is called synergism.  When using Oregano oil, use it alongside Peppermint oil for a more powerful result. To find out more about the synergism of other essential oils, visit the doTERRA Science Blog. 

doTERRA Oregano Touch

Searching for a more convenient way to experience the benefits of Oregano essential oil? Say hello to dōTERRA Oregano Touch, which comes in a pre-diluted roller bottle that’s compact and convenient, delivering the topical Oregano benefits you need. Oregano essential oil has a strong chemistry and should be diluted before using on the skin. Because it comes prediluted in Fractionated Coconut Oil, doTERRA Oregano Touch saves you a step, and you can always be sure you’re protecting delicate or sensitive skin.

dōTERRA Oregano Touch can provide you with great topical benefits. Simply rub dōTERRA Oregano Touch on the bottoms of the feet, using the convenient roll-on applicator. You can also roll the essential oil on your palm and rub the hands together for a cleansing effect. No matter how you use dōTERRA Oregano Touch, it’s a great product to keep on hand or take on the go.

In abundance and with hope and blessings

Tracey

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