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Turkish oregano is popularly known as ball thyme, stone thyme, moth thyme, cheese thyme and in Europe it is known as Turkish Oregano. Turkish oregano generally grows in Greece, the Islands, and in our country, along the coastline in the Aegean and Mediterranean Regions from Balıkesir to Mersin, at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level. Turkish oregano has fringe roots. It is a herbaceous and perennial herb. The leaves are heart or oval shaped. The leaves are densely hairy.
Botanical name: Origanum onites
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Usage: It is used to help falling asleep. It can also be applied to the skin to moisturize and care. It whets your appetite. It provides sweating and expectorant. It strengthens the bones. It prevents tooth and gum diseases. It relieves rheumatic pains. It is good for your skin. It has an insect repellent effect.
Essential oil (2-3%); main ingredients carvacrol
Thymol, γ-ter inene, α-ter inene, α- inene, ρ-cymene, Borneol, Linalool
Essential oils are obtained from the leaves of Turkish oregano by distillation with water vapor. The essential oil rate in Turkish oregano is around 2-3% and its main component is carvacrol compound. Turkish oregano oil is good for cough, bronchitis, cold and sore throat. It destroys microbes. It is used against anorexia.
Caution: Origanum onites 10 ml should be used in accordance with its intended use and with appropriate dilution. It should be kept tightly closed, in a cool and dry place out of the reach of children. Pregnant women and children should consider the advice of the attending physician before use.
