Essential Oil · Mediterranean
Oregano Oil
Origanum vulgare
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Traditional use is 1-3 drops food-grade oil diluted in water. Apply diluted topically. Amounts and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
Very potent. Always dilute. Can burn skin undiluted. Avoid in pregnancy.
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