MODE OF EXTRACTION-
Oregano oil is extracted from the dried, flowering herb by steam distillation of Oregano plant.
USES-
Organic Oregano Essential Oil is considered to be "nature's cure all" due to high carvacol and thymol content. Oregano Oil can be used to treat itches, skin infections, cuts and wounds in topical applications and because of its anti-inflammatory properties it is effective against swelling and pain caused by rheumatism.
For aromatherapy purposes, Oregano Oil is useful in blends to treat symptoms associated with colds, flues, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. The diluted oil (usually 5 drops essential oil to 25 drops of carrier oil, like jojoba) can even be rubbed on a toothache to relieve pain. The oil is also believed to reduce the discomfort associated with insect bites. Its powerful anti-microbial properties are said to assist in the prevention of infections and to treat skin fungi such as athlete's foot.
It has also been used to eliminate lice infestations and intestinal worm
It can also be used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially men's fragrances.
The therapeutic properties are antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties.
PROPERTIES-
Oregano oil has a powerful, spicy, camphor-like aroma, is pale yellow in color and medium to watery in viscosity.
It is a common garden plant, favored by bees, with a strong aroma when the leaves are bruised.
The main chemical components are carvacrol, thymol, p-cymene, cis-ocimene, caryophyllene and linalool.
Its country of origin is Turkey.
Product Name : Oregano Oil
Batch no : BA/EO/FM/109-2508201
Mfg. Date : 25 Aug 2020
Expiry Date : 24 July 2023
Botanical name : Origanum Compactum Benth
INCI name : Oreganum Vulgare Leaf Oil.
Date of retest : 24 July 2021
Oragnoleptic properties
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Specification
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Test Method
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Result
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Appearance
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Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid
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Visual
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Complies
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Odour
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Pleasant and Thyme Woody Characteristic
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Sensory
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Solubility
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Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)
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In House Method
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Complies
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Physical Characteristic
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Refractive index @ 20 oC
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1.470 to 1.522
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BA-QC-016-008
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1.507
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Specific gravity @ 25 oC
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0.830 to 0.988
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BA-QC-016-007
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0.954
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Optical rotation
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14 to -8
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BA-QC-016-048
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-0.5
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Acid value
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NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm
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BA-QC-016-001
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0.35
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Water content
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0.20% Max
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BA-QC-016-047
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0.15
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Chromatographic Analysis:%
Carvacrol
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45 to 85
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By GC
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80.28
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In the mention of the above product is of standards quality.
Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C
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