Oregano Hydrolat
Oregano hydrolat is calming and antiseptic
Oregano hydrolat is useful when antiseptic and antibacterial properties are needed. Grosjean (1993) recommends it for colds and flu. Viaud (1983) suggests this hydrolat is calmative to the central nervous system. Catty (2001) echoes Rose (1999) when she suggests that oregano hydrolat is strongly antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal and can be used in a douche or sitz bath both for reproductive and urinary tract care.
Hydrolats are the aromatic waters produced by the steam distillation of botanical material, usually during the production of essential oils. Hydro means water and lat comes from the word for milk, because when fresh these waters can be cloudy or milky from the suspended soluble plant extracts.
Hydrolats are gentle and effective. They contain only the most water-soluble chemicals from the plant material plus microscopic drops of the essential oils. They may be used undiluted without problems but it is usually unnecessary as they are just as effective in dilution – less can be more! Generally calming and soothing.
How to use
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SKIN |
Use hydrolats as facial spritzers. Either use 50/50 with purified water or undiluted. |
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ROOM FRESHENERS |
Spray liberally around pets, cooking areas, bedrooms and other areas of your environment. |
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BATHS |
Add up to 100ml to an adult bath and 50ml to a child’s bath |
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COMPRESS |
Soak a cloth in hydrosol and compress to ease everyday stresses and strains. For a cold compress use a cold cloth and for warm, use a warm cloth. |
Suitable for : All skin