Product Info - Oregano Oil

Oregano’s chemical composition can be slightly or moderately altered depending on its genetic make-up, which kind of soil it grows in, length of exposure to sunshine, temperature range, amount and timing of rainfall, climate, altitude and stage of growth at harvest. This is true, even within a particular species of oregano.

There are claims made that oregano from certain geographical regions is superior to others. However, from a chemical composition analysis, these claims can’t be sustained, since there is variability of chemical composition even within geographical regions and within oregano species. The real proof of the quality of oregano from different geographical regions, or within species, lies in its chemical make-up. The difference in the species of oregano tends to be more physical than chemical. For example, Lippia Graveolens has a larger leaf, is more aromatic and has a more vigorous tangy bite than Origanum Vulgare. Therefore, it’s more important to know the chemical composition than the geographic origin of the oregano or its particular species.

The important components of the wild oregano Lippia Graveolens include carvacrol, thymol, limonene, gamma-cariefilene, rho-cyemenene, p-cymenene, alpha pinene, flavonoids, and caffeic acid. Lippia Graveolens has been shown to have over 100 chemical compounds Carvacrol, an aromatic phenolic compound, C10H14O, is the primary active compound of Lippia Graveolens wild oregano and is responsible for oregano’s antimicrobial effectiveness. The higher the concentration of this phenolic compound, the greater the effectiveness in destroying pathogens and healing infectious diseases.

Brothers Organic Products achieves carvacrol content from 60 to 90 percent through a process of steam distillation and filtration. Brothers Organic Products oil of wild oregano is made only from high-grade oregano that grows wild in the mountains, is harvested at the peak of perfection to ensure potency and is processed in the best of conditions. In selecting our oregano we guarantee that these plants are from a wild species; that the oil is proven food safe; has high carvacrol content; is extracted through steam distillation; is totally free of all chemical residues and has been thoroughly tested by an independent laboratory.

Uses for Oregano (When used in the correct proportions)
There are many studies that have verified the many uses of oil of oregano. Review of the available literature indicates that some of the beneficial properties include the following:

Antioxidant effectiveness
Anti-microbial activity against pathogenic microorganisms
Anti-viral
Anti-fungal
Anti-parasitic
Antiseptic
Analgesic/pain reliever
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-toxic
Anti-spasmodic
Expectorant
Anti-tussive—relieves coughing
And many others.