Oregano Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Oregano Oil is a strong, warm, spicy and herbaceous essential oil steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of oregano, mainly Origanum vulgare and Origanum onites. It is rich in carvacrol and is used in food flavours, animal feed additives, natural personal care products and aromatherapy.
Arizone International supplies Oregano Oil for flavour houses, feed additive companies, natural product manufacturers and aromatherapy brands.
About Oregano
Oregano is a hardy herb of the mint family that grows on sunny, rocky hillsides around the Mediterranean. It is an essential herb in Greek, Italian and Mexican cooking, especially on pizza and in tomato sauces. Turkey is the world's largest producer of oregano and oregano oil, followed by Greece and other Mediterranean countries. The name comes from the Greek words for "joy of the mountains".
Several related plants are also called oregano, including Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) and Spanish oregano (Thymbra capitata). In India, Origanum vulgare grows wild in the Himalayas and is known locally as ban tulsi or sathra.
Aroma and Composition
- CarvacrolUsually the main component, often 60% to 85% in good-quality oil, giving the strong, spicy, warm aroma.
- ThymolPresent in varying amounts, closely related to carvacrol.
- Gamma-Terpinene and p-CymenePrecursors of carvacrol and thymol, adding freshness.
Carvacrol content is the main quality marker, and buyers usually specify a minimum percentage.
Applications
- Food flavours for pizza, sauces, meat products and seasonings
- Animal and poultry feed additives
- Natural personal care products, such as soaps and foot care
- Natural household cleaning products
- Aromatherapy blends, used carefully
- Oregano oil softgels and supplements, where permitted
Research Interest
Carvacrol and oregano oil have been widely studied in laboratory settings for antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. In animal nutrition, oregano oil is used as a natural feed additive. These are research findings and do not support medical claims for humans.
Important Safety Note
Oregano oil is one of the strongest skin irritants among essential oils because of its high carvacrol content. It must always be heavily diluted before any skin contact and should never be applied undiluted. It should not be used on children, during pregnancy, or by people on blood-thinning medicines. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Internal use is only for approved food flavours and supplements, within local regulations. Keep out of reach of children.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical species and origin
- Carvacrol and thymol content by gas chromatography
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma and colour evaluation
- Screening for synthetic carvacrol or thyme oil adulteration
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium bottles, HDPE containers or drums. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
For feed additives and natural cleaners, specify a minimum carvacrol content, commonly 60% to 80%. In human supplements, oregano oil is usually supplied pre-diluted in a carrier oil and filled into softgels.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Oregano Oil with specified carvacrol content, COA, GC reports and full export documentation.
Share the carvacrol specification, quantity and destination to receive a quotation for Oregano Oil.
Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Food flavour / Cosmetic / Fragrance grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Food flavours for pizza, sauces, meat products and seasonings
- Animal and poultry feed additives
- Natural personal care products, such as soaps and foot care
- Natural household cleaning products
- Aromatherapy blends, used carefully
- Oregano oil softgels and supplements, where permitted
Compliance
Carvacrol, often 60% to 85%, gives Oregano Oil its strong, warm and spicy aroma and is the main quality marker.
No. Oregano Oil is one of the strongest skin irritants among essential oils and must always be heavily diluted.
Yes. Oregano Oil is widely used as a natural feed additive for poultry and livestock.
Yes. Each batch of Oregano Oil can be supplied with a GC-MS report along with the COA, so you can check its main components.
Yes. We can send a sample of Oregano Oil for testing so you can approve the aroma and quality before placing a bulk order.
We export Oregano Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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