Spanish Origanum Oil

• What other names is Spanish Origanum Oil known by?
• What is Spanish Origanum Oil?
• How does Spanish Origanum Oil work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Dosing considerations for Spanish Origanum Oil.

What other names is Spanish Origanum Oil known by?

Aceite de Orégano Español, Coridothymus Capitatus, Huile d'Origan, Huile d'Origan d'Espagne, Origan d'Espagne, Origanum Oil, Satureja Capitata, Sicilian Thyme, Spanish Origanum, Spanish Thyme, Thym d'Espagne, Thymus Capitatus.

What is Spanish Origanum Oil?

Spanish origanum oil comes from a plant called Thymus capitatus and also from various species of an herb called Origanum.

People apply Spanish origanum oil directly to the skin for burns and to prevent and treat infections.

In foods and beverages, Spanish origanum oil is used as a flavoring.

In manufacturing, it is used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Burns, when applied to the skin.
• Preventing infections, when applied to the skin.
• Treating infections, when applied to the skin.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of Spanish origanum oil for these uses.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).