Tips & Recipes for
Oregano
The chemistry of Oregano essential oils gives this essential oil particularly strong cleansing properties, as well as high levels of antioxidants. It is one of the most well-known essential oils, as well as one of the most potent. It has been used in traditional practices for hundreds of years.
The primary compound, carvacrol, is very potent and considered "hot." Use discretion when using this oil, because a little goes a long way.
doTERRA's undiluted Oregano really shows the value of pure essential oil. Using the recipe below, one can make up to 30 bottles of the "oil of oregano" commonly sold in health food stores. Do the math... it costs just a few dollars per bottle, versus the $25 - $40 that is charged in stores. Plus, we can adjust the formula for our own preferences.
Here are some recipes so you can enjoy maximum value from your bottle of Oregano.
Italian Bread Dip
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1-3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 toothpick Oregano essential oil*
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Gently mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Dip your favourite Italian-style bread.
Oil of Oregano
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
10 - 15 drops Oregano essential oil
Empty 15 ml essential oil bottle
Medicine dropper top
Directions
Fill the empty essential oil bottle with olive oil.
Drop Oregano essential oil into the olive oil.
Add a medicine dropper top and shake to combine.
Clear the Air
1 drop Oregano
4 drops Lemon
3 drops Wild Orange
Pick Me Up
1 drop Oregano
1 drop Frankincense
1 drop Tea Tree
1 drop On Guard
Herb Garden
1 drop Oregano
2 drops Rosemary
2 drops Thyme
2 drops Spearmint
Our sense of smell is a key that can unlock and release emotional pain that we have buried deep inside ourselves. What would it feel like to be free of those burdens?
Oregano is a good oil to use when you need to be willing, flexible, teachable and non-attached. Oregano teaches us humility so we can allow others to have their own opinions and make their own decisions.
Oregano offers assistance when stubbornness, strong opinions and negative attachments are damaging relationships you value. When you are ready to move past pride, materialism and controlling tendencies, Oregano will invite you to release negativity and the need to be always right.
Inhale from the bottle, diffuse it, or place a drop in your hands and inhale. To use Oregano topically, dilute with a carrier oil and use on the bottoms of the feet. Use caution when applying topically, because this is a hot oil. To use it internally, take 1-2 drops in water or in an empty veggie capsule.