Oregano Essential Oil

This article is the second in our "Living the Essential Life" series by Danielle McElroy.  Danielle is an oil enthusiast who enjoys living the natural life with her cat in a cozy cottage in the Boonies.  We are very fortunate to have Danielle as a part of our team applying her excellent research skills to the field of aromatherapy and essential oils.   

Also, in case you missed the announcement on our Facebook page yesterday, the winner of the Quick Reference Guide to Using Essential Oils is Rebecca!   

Oregano oil is a natural health remedy that has enjoyed a lot of popularity in the last decade with the general public.  Oregano is high in cavacrol, a phenol which has received a lot of scientific attention for its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties in the lab.[i]  Used therapeutically since ancient times and also in Chinese medicine, oregano is seen as a virtual powerhouse of health.