Oregano

Oreganum dubium  distilled from the flowering herb/leaves. The aroma is strong, herbaceous, camphoraceous.There are many different types of Oregano, varying in the amount of Carvacol, which is the germ-killing component.  They include Moroccan Oregano (compactum), Greek Oregano (hirtum), Turkish Oregano (vulgare--up to 73% carvacrol.  Origanum essential oil is both a dermal irritant and a mucous membrane irritant. 

It MUST be diluted before external and internal (not recommended) use. It is guaranteed to "burn" your mouth if used neat. Not suitable for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Take care on children. Maximum dermal use level is 1%. 

 

CHARACTER:   "Steady Defender"  Energizing, Aphrodite

ETHERIC COLORS: Red, Saffron

NUMBER:  9    

GEM:  Bloodstone, Poppy Jasper, Obsidian, Tiger Iron, Black Tourmaline, Citrine, Carnelian, Garnet, Red Jasper

PERFUME NOTE: Middle   

ELEMENT:  Air   

ASTRO:  Mercury, Venus, Taurus, Libra

ENERGY TYPE: 3,4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Phenol

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Dissatisfied,  Overwhelmed, Ward off evil

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Protection, Release attachment to materialism

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Mostly used as a powerful germ killer of all viruses, bacteria, fungi. Improve mouth health, sore muscles, joint pain, warts, respiratory infection, yeast overgrowth, cold sores

PROPERTIES: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic,  antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, stimulant, tonic, antioxidant

BLENDS CONTAINING:  Shaman,   Arrowhead, Pirates,

 

Blends with lavender, rosemary,   bergamot, chamomile, cypress, cedar, tea tree and eucalyptus.

Also contains:   monoterpenes, pinene, myrcene, terpinine, sesquiterpenes, phenols, camphor, caryophyllene, thymol, linalool

ARCHETYPES:   ADVOCATE, HERMIT,  HEALER

PERSONALITY:  (a more "Rustic" Marjoram)

My life is satisfying, full and complete. I can recognize the monster within, accept it, and love it.

+Warm and friendly, but can be stand offish in some circumstances.

+ Solid, steady, organized,  straightforward.

+Can be outspoken, especially upon subjects dear to their heart. 

+ Can be overwhelming to the softer personalities.

+ Usually attain a maturity of emotional and mental development at an early age

 

-If negative, they become depressed.  If they realize they’ve been taken advantage of, they become irritable, withdrawn, and emotionally cold.

(Updated Feb. 15, 2026)