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No matter the season, Oregano is great to have on hand. Take it internally using a Veggie
Cap or diluted in liquid. You can also make a gargle, using four ounces of water and
one drop of Oregano. After gargling, you can spit it out or swallow. Dilute Oregano with
Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage it into your children’s feet before they go to bed.

Where Oregano Comes From

Oregano grows wild in Turkey because the plant thrives in the temperate western and
southwestern Eurasian and Mediterranean region. Oregano is a perennial herb that grows
up to three feet high. It’s typically grown and used in the spice industry. The essential oil is
produced from the steam-distilled aerial parts of the plant. It’s usually wild-harvested when
the flowers bloom once or twice a year, but it can also be cultivated. Our supplier works
with a network of hundreds of local small-scale farmers.

Why Oregano

Carvacrol is the main chemical compound in Oregano, comprising 60–80% of the essential
oil. Carvacrol is chemically classified as a monoterpene phenol, as it’s derived from
two isoprene units and contains a benzene ring with an alcohol group. It’s been heavily
researched because of its many health benefits; in fact, a search for “carvacrol” in the
National Institute of Health’s PubMed research database returns over 1,400 research
studies!

With its ability to affect sodium channel dynamics, carvacrol has soothing properties.
Carvacrol affects inflammation signaling pathways and promotes a healthy inflammatory
response.* It can also help soothe occasional muscle discomfort. On top of it all, its powerful
effects on digestive systems make it a smart choice for dietary use.*

32 // March 2022 BOGOs * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.