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Oregano (Origanum compactum)

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Origanum compactum · Steam Distilled · Therapeutic Grade

Oregano Essential Oil

Oregano Essential Oil is a powerful, spicy, camphoraceous steam-distilled oil from the flowering herb Origanum compactum, a member of the mint family, with a strong warm-herbaceous aroma and a high carvacrol content.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our oregano oil is steam distilled with care at our facility in Kannauj, India. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch to a verifiable specification. Explore our full range of therapeutic grade essential oils or browse our wider natural essential oils collection.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameOriganum compactum
FamilyLamiaceae (mint family)
SourceDried flowering aerial parts
OriginSpain
ProcessingSteam distillation
ColourThin, dark liquid
Aroma NoteMiddle note; powerful, spicy, camphorous

Aroma Profile

Oregano oil is a strong middle note with a powerful, spicy, camphoraceous, warm-herbaceous scent. Bold and penetrating, it is one of the most potent herb aromas.

Blends beautifully with

Oregano blends beautifully with:

Lavender Rosemary Bergamot Chamomile Cypress Cedarwood Tea Tree Eucalyptus

The Ancient Herb

Oregano is a hardy, bushy perennial herb of the mint (Lamiaceae) family, native to Europe and grown around the world.

Growing up to about 90cm with small dark-green leaves, it was profoundly appreciated by the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Harvesting & Extraction

Oregano oil is steam distilled from the dried flowering herb, capturing its powerful, spicy aromatics. Explore more in our therapeutic grade essential oils collection.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Bold aroma — diffused, well diluted, for a warm, herbaceous, purifying atmosphere.
  • Natural cleansing — a potent herb note in natural home blends.
  • Herbaceous blends — a strong, spicy accent in herbal fragrance.
  • Wellness blends — a bold note in warming, invigorating blends (well diluted).

Related Oils You May Like

For more potent, herbaceous oils, explore related materials: Thyme, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Sage, our therapeutic grade essential oils.

Caution: Oregano oil is very high in carvacrol, a strong skin and mucous-membrane irritant; use only heavily diluted, avoid in pregnancy and with young children, and keep away from eyes. For external use only. Patch test before wider use.

Why Buy Oregano Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer oregano oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is oregano essential oil?
It is a powerful, spicy, camphoraceous steam-distilled oil from the flowering herb Origanum compactum, a member of the mint family.
What does it smell like?
It has a powerful, spicy, camphoraceous, warm-herbaceous scent.
Is it safe on skin?
It is very high in carvacrol, a strong irritant, so use it only heavily diluted and avoid in pregnancy.
What does it blend with?
It blends well with lavender, rosemary, bergamot, tea tree and eucalyptus.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Oregano oil is dominated by carvacrol with thymol, p-cymene and gamma-terpinene. Typical qualitative profile below; exact GC/MS values vary by batch.

ConstituentTypical Character
ClassNote
CarvacrolSpicy, warm — principal (and the main irritant)
ClassPhenol — main marker
ThymolHerbaceous, medicinal
ClassPhenol
p-Cymene / gamma-terpineneFresh, woody
ClassMonoterpenes

Safety Summary

HazardsStrong carvacrol irritant.
ContraindicationsHeavy dilution; avoid pregnancy/children; keep from eyes; external use; patch test.

Technical Notes

  • Data correction — The source listed the family as Verbenaceae; oregano is in fact Lamiaceae (mint family), as the source’s own abstract notes. Corrected.
  • Aroma / evidence note — Aromatherapy uses are traditional and for wellbeing; they are not medical claims.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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