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.) 

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"  The Flame of Truth, Energizing, Highly activating, intense, uncompromising—until only truth and strength remain. “Purifying Firestorm”,  Ensures that no hidden interference remains and the system is clean before action begins.

ETHERIC COLORS: Deep Red, Saffron

NUMBER:  9    

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

PERFUME NOTE: Middle  

CHAKRAS:  Root, Solar, Throat

MUSICAL:  E Minor or A minor; war drums, brass, strong percussive rhythms; A battle rhythm that does not stop until the field is cleared.

ELEMENT:  Fire and Air; “Fire carried on the wind” 

ASTRO:  Mercury, Venus, Taurus, Libra

ENERGY TYPE: 3,4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Phenol

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Dissatisfied,  Overwhelmed, Ward off evil; energetic intrusion or toxicity

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Protection, Release attachment to materialism, truth expression and boundary communication; will and decisiveness

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: 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 frankincense, black spruce

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

ARCHETYPES:   ADVOCATE, HERMIT,  HEALER, WARRIOR-PURIFIER, BOUNDARY KEEPER, FLAME OF TRUTH

PERSONALITY:  (a much more "Rustic" Marjoram)

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

+ Solid, steady, organized,  straightforward.  Acts decisively and completely.

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

+Can be overwhelming to the softer personalities.

+Fiercely protective

+Direct and uncompromising

+Intolerant of distortion or weakness; “This does not belong here. It must go.”

+ 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. They may become overly aggressive, harsh or emotionally cutting.

(Updated April 3, 2026)