Oregano Compactum

Origanum compactum

Chemotype: carvacrol / borneol type

spicyherbaceousdrypowerful

PLANT PART: flowering tops
EXTRACTION: steam distilled
AROMA NOTE: mid

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spicyherbaceousdrypowerful

Aroma intensity: 85 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: mid

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 2%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: medium

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

No phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed Origanum compactum sources; the controlling safety concern is dermal irritation from the phenolic profile.

Contraindications & cautions

majorKeep topical use at or below 2%; Florihana states 1 to 2 drops maximum and not to exceed 2%.
majorUse is not recommended with children, pregnant or lactating women, elderly persons, or people suffering from chronic diseases.

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About this composition

This record is anchored to Florihana's directly downloadable 2026 chromatography sheet for wild Moroccan Origanum compactum. The resulting profile is still phenol-dominant through carvacrol, but it also shows an unusually strong borneol fraction compared with the Hungary Origanum vulgare oregano record.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Carvacrol	51.44%	51.44–51.44%	phenol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 58: carvacrol 51.440%)
Borneol	10.89%	10.89–10.89%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 54: borneol 10.890%)
p-Cymene	8.42%	8.42–8.42%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 46: para-cymene 8.420%)
beta-Caryophyllene	4.42%	4.42–4.42%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 59: beta-caryophyllene 4.420%)
alpha-Terpineol	3.9%	3.9–3.9%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 45: alpha-terpineol 3.900%)
Thymol	3.82%	3.82–3.82%	phenol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 56: thymol 3.820%)
Terpinen-4-ol	2.25%	2.25–2.25%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 44: terpinen-4-ol 2.250%)
Camphene	2.22%	2.22–2.22%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 34: camphene 2.220%)
Linalool	1.94%	1.94–1.94%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2, line 52: linalol 1.940%)
Alpha Pinene	1.62%	1.62–1.62%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Alpha Pinene 1.620%)
Gamma Terpinene	1.57%	1.57–1.57%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Gamma Terpinene 1.570%)
Beta Myrcene	0.97%	0.97–0.97%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Beta Myrcene 0.970%)
Alpha Terpinene	0.89%	0.89–0.89%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Alpha Terpinene 0.890%)
Carvacrol methyl ether	0.83%	0.83–0.83%	ether	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Carvacrol methyl ether 0.830%)
Camphor	0.78%	0.78–0.78%	ketone	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Camphor 0.780%)
Limonene	0.6%	0.6–0.6%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Limonene 0.600%)
1,8-Cineole	0.48%	0.48–0.48%	ether	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: 1,8-Cineole 0.480%)
Caryophyllene oxide	0.31%	0.31–0.31%	oxide	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Caryophyllene oxide 0.310%)
Beta Pinene	0.27%	0.27–0.27%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Beta Pinene 0.270%)
Alpha Caryophyllene	0.24%	0.24–0.24%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Alpha Caryophyllene 0.240%)
Beta Bisabolene	0.23%	0.23–0.23%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Beta Bisabolene 0.230%)
Beta Sesquiphellandrene	0.23%	0.23–0.23%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Beta Sesquiphellandrene 0.230%)
3 Octanone	0.19%	0.19–0.19%	ketone	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: 3 Octanone 0.190%)
Terpinolene	0.16%	0.16–0.16%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Terpinolene 0.160%)
Alpha Thujene	0.14%	0.14–0.14%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Alpha Thujene 0.140%)
3 Octanol	0.09%	0.09–0.09%	alcohol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: 3 Octanol 0.090%)
Alpha Phellandrene	0.09%	0.09–0.09%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Alpha Phellandrene 0.090%)
Delta 3 Carene	0.06%	0.06–0.06%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Delta 3 Carene 0.060%)
Sabinene hydrate	0.05%	0.05–0.05%	alcohol	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Sabinene hydrate 0.050%)
Beta Phellandrene	0.03%	0.03–0.03%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Beta Phellandrene 0.030%)
Linalol oxide	0.03%	0.03–0.03%	ether	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Linalol oxide 0.030%)
Thymol methyl ether	0.03%	0.03–0.03%	ether	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Thymol methyl ether 0.030%)
Trans Beta Ocimene	0.01%	0.01–0.01%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies (PDF page 2: Trans Beta Ocimene 0.010%)

Profile source: Florihana Wild Oregano Organic product page; Florihana Wild Oregano Organic chromatography sheet FLE126S090326MA · https://www.florihana.com/en/essential-oils/514-wild-oregano-organic.html ; https://www.florihana.com/en/module/axproductattachments/export?file=FLE126S090326MA.pdf&reference=FLE126&type=Chromatographies

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in aromatherapy for its warming, stimulating aroma
reported to support respiratory comfort when diffused in small amounts
traditionally associated with supporting immune-related wellness rituals
used in blends intended to promote a sense of physical warmth and vigor
historically used in herbal traditions valuing pungent carvacrol-rich oregano oils

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For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 2 data gaps

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Odor intensity 85 is a normalization of Florihana's qualitative description of a 'powerful' spicy aroma rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
No public source reviewed in this pass published verified volatility-rate or tenacity-hour figures for oregano compactum oil.