What is Phytosun Arôms Oregano Compact Essential Oil used for?
Oregano compact essential oil has powerful, broad-spectrum anti-infectious properties: it is bactericidal, even against antibiotic-resistant germs with which it synergizes. It is mycobactericidal, antifungal, antiviral and parasiticidal. It is therefore antibacterial against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
It acts on the respiratory, oro-intestinal, urogenital, blood and lympho-ganglionic systems. It is a tonic, as well as a general physical, psycho-emotional and sexual stimulant. This essential oil is also cortico-stimulant, immuno-stimulant and antioxidant thanks to its rich phenolic compounds, thymol and carvacrol.
Compact oregano is used in the following therapeutic indications:
- Infectious rhinobronchopneumopathies
- Oropharyngitis, enterocolitis, dysentery, amoebiasis
- Nephritis, cystitis
- Bacteremia, viraemia, malaria, adenitis
- Neuritis, nervous fatigue, hypotension
- Bacterial, viral and parasitic infections :
- skin tissue: boils, mycoses, scabies, ringworm, abscesses
- respiratory tract: bronchitis, tonsillitis, influenza, sinusitis
- urinary tract: nephritis, cystitis
- digestive tract: dysentery, amoebiasis, enterocolitis
- lymph nodes: genital adenitis: human papillomavirus HPV26 cervix
- Tropical fevers: typhus, malaria
- Deep asthenia, nervous exhaustion
Oregano Compact essential oil is rich in active compounds such as carvacrol and thymol, which give it its powerful pharmacological properties.
This essential oil has a remarkable antimicrobial effect. It is effective against a variety of pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. In addition, it has antifungal activity against fungi responsible for skin diseases, candidiasis and aspergillosis. It is also toxic to parasites such as bedbugs.
Oregano Compact essential oil acts as an antioxidant and protects DNA. Its antioxidant effect has been demonstrated in vitro against hydrogen peroxide, helping to prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. This essential oil is also immunostimulant and anti-inflammatory. It boosts the immune system and helps fight infections. What's more, it has cortison-like properties, making it effective in reducing inflammation and relieving symptoms associated with a variety of ailments.
Oregano Compact essential oil acts as a general physical, psycho-emotional and sexual tonic and stimulant. It stimulates energy and enhances vitality, promoting a general sense of well-being. This essential oil is also cortico-stimulant and GABA-ergic, contributing to its anti-inflammatory action and relaxing effect on the nervous system.
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How to use this essential oil
Powerful global immunostimulant and anti-infectious action, acting on all spheres, such as the onset of sepsis; dilute 20% oregano essential oil in black cumin vegetable oil. Massage insistently into the arch of the foot 2 times a day.
Precautions for use of Compact oregano essential oil
- Do not diffuse, inhale or use in bath water.
- Dermocaustic, revulsive action on pure skin and aggressive to mucous membranes (redness, irritation, pruritus, necrosis).
- Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women.
- Not recommended for children under 12 years of age
- Not to be used for more than 10 days
- Avoid in association with cortisone, risk of drug interaction
- Do not use for prolonged periods, as this may lead to resting of the pituitary-adrenal axis and acute adrenal insufficiency when the essential oil is discontinued.
- Avoid applying oregano essential oil in the evening (or before any period of rest).
- Not recommended for people suffering from osteoporosis, due to the inherent risk of decalcification
- Caution for internal use, acute hepatotoxicity at very low doses.
- Drug interactions with essential oils containing more than 10% sesquiterpenes
- Enzyme inhibitor, risk of drug interactions. Ask your pharmacist for advice.
- Beware of possible gynecomastizing effects with prolonged use: linalool shows anti-androgenic activity as well as weak estrogenic activity by binding to estrogen receptors. As linalool inhibits testosterone production, it should be avoided by males (endocrine disruptor).
- Contraindicated per os in cases of gastritis, ulcers and liver problems.
What is its composition?
Biochemical characteristics
- carvacrol: 21 to 53
- thymol: 8 to 28
- γ-terpinene: 9 to 26
- paracymene: 6-20
Latin name: Origanum compactum Benth.
Botanical family: Lamiaceae
Part used: flowering tops
