It is common species of Origanum (mint family) also called as joy of mountains. It is planted in hot, relatively dry climate, but can tolerate other climates too and bears tiny leaves. Oregano is a perennial herb which grows up to 2ft. Its flowers are pink or purple in color, which are edible. It can tolerate a variety of soils but they must be well drained.
It is common species of Origanum (mint family) also called as joy of mountains. It is planted in hot, relatively dry climate, but can tolerate other climates too and bears tiny leaves. Oregano is a perennial herb which grows up to 2ft. Its flowers are pink or purple in color, which are edible. It can tolerate a variety of soils but they must be well drained.
DESCRIPTION
Synonyms: Thymus capitatus, Oreganum Vulgare, Oil of Oregano, Wild Marjoram, Zaatar.
Botanical Name: Oreganum vulgare oil
Part Used: Flowering Herb
Color: Pale yellow in color
Viscosity: Medium to watery in viscosity
Perfumery Note: Acrid Odor/ Spicy Camphor like
Shelf Life: Three Years.
Density: 0.935-0.960
Refractive Density: 1.501-1.518
Optical Rotation: -4 ° to +8 °
EXTRACTION
Oregano essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of origanum herb.
PROPERTIES
It has antioxidant and purifying abilities & has a sharp & herbaceous aroma and it is green in color.
COMPONENTS
Its main components are carvacrol, thymol, p-cymene, cis-ocimene, caryophyllene and linalool
USES
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