Wild oregano is a perennial plant of the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean Basin, it grows naturally only in southern Spain and northern Morocco, where it can be found on rocky hillsides. Due to overharvesting, the species is severely endangered in its native regions.
Origanum compactum Benth.
Morocco
Code B705
CAS EINECS 90082-26-1
Wild oregano is a perennial plant of the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean Basin, it grows naturally only in southern Spain and northern Morocco, where it can be found on rocky hillsides. Due to overharvesting, the species is severely endangered in its native regions.
We source our essential oil of wild oregano from a local partner.
Essential oil of oregano is rarely used in cosmetics, but it is an excellent purifying agent and therefore an effective ingredient in haircare products.
Main components: Carvacrol (21.00 to 53.00%), Thymol (8.00 to 28.00%), Gamma terpinene (9.00 to 26.00%), Para cymene (6.00 to 20.00%)