Description: Its main effect seems to be on the digestive system, soothing the stomach, liver and spleen. Calms intestinal spasm. May combat acidity, stomach gas and encourage appetite. May alleviate symptoms of asthma and whooping cough. Its warming and pain relieving action may be beneficial to period cramps, rheumatism and muscular pain.

Scent Characteristics: Herby, woody, yet slightly spicy.

Distillation Method: Steam distilled form the leaves.

Common Uses: Flavoring and Scent

Qualities & Properties: Analgesic, Antiheumatic, Antispasmodic, Antiseptic, Apertif, Bechic, Carminative, Disinfectant, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hepatic, Laxative, Parasiticide, Rubefacient, Splenetic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Vulnerary.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

PRODUCT NAME:              ESSENTIAL OIL OF OREGANO
PRODUCT ITEM NO:          460122
CAS #:                                  8007-11-2
FEMA#:                                2828
BOTANICAL NAME:           Origanum vulgare
ORIGIN:                               Eastern Europe
DESCRIPTION:                   Yellow to amber colored liquid with a pungent spicy aroma.
IDENTIFICATION:               Conforms to standard
GENERAL:                          Free from all foreign odors and matter
PRODUCTION:                   Steam distilled from leaves.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:        . 935-0.960
FLASH POINT:                    145 F
OPTICAL ROTATION:        -2.0 to + 3.0 degrees
REFRACTIVE INDEX:         1.502 to 1.508 @ 20C
SOLUBILITY:                       Not soluble in water
ASSAY:                                Minimum 60% as total Carvacrol by GLC

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant, or if you have any weekness or illness of the kidneys or liver.For topical use dilute well as this can be a skin irritant. Keep out of reach of children. For use by adults ONLY.

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