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    Organic Oregano Compactum essential oil

    Oregano grows generously throughout the Mediterranean basin. Known since ancient times and traditionally used as a condiment, its intense, pungent and spicy fragrance is reminiscent of thyme. Its pretty little flowers are purple-pink in colour and grouped in compact clusters. Its essential oil gives off aromas typical of the herbs of Provence.

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    Now in common use, it is mostly consumed in its encapsulated form: a practical food form, but one that tends to conceal its power. Use in moderation.

    Botanical family: Lamiaceae
    Latin name: Origanum compactum
    Other names: Morrocan oregano
    Origin: Mediterranean basin
    Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control
    Part used: Flowering tops
    Production process: Steam distillation
    Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped - Food grade
    Olfactory notes: pungent, phenolic, herbaceous, spicy

    Phenols: carvacrol (44%), thymol (16%)
    Monoterpenes: paracymene, terpinene, myrcene
    Monoterpenols: linalool, terpinene 1-ol-4, terpineol

    • Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
    • Do not exceed the recommended dose (2 drops, twice a day, maximum 140 mg).
    • Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 12 years of age, epileptics and asthmatics.
    • Ask your doctor for advice. No prolonged use.
    • Caution in case of high blood pressure and in case of anticoagulant treatment.
    • Contraindicated in cases of hepatic impairment. Any oral intake must be associated with the intake of a hepatoprotector (yellow lemon oil, rosemary verbenone essential oil, etc.)
    • Essential oil is dermocaustic when used pure, so be sure to dilute it sufficiently for cutaneous use (maximum 5% and on a small area).
    • Risk of allergy (linalool): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (min 48 hours before use).
    • Avoid contact with the eyes.
    • Keep out of reach of young children.
    • Store away from heat and light.

    Olfactory notes
    Herbaceous
    Bio
    Yes
    Slow cosmétique label
    Yes

    Reference
    HEORCOB10