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Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Processing Method: Drying and Grinding
Oregano Powder is derived from the leaves of the oregano plant, scientifically known as Origanum vulgare or other Origanum species. Oregano powder contains several phytochemicals, including carvacrol, thymol, rosmarinic acid, and various other volatile compounds. These constituents are responsible for oregano's characteristic flavor and potential health properties. Oregano powder is a popular culinary spice, adds flavor to various dishes.
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Brown green | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | 100% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
Identification | Corresponds to Reference Standard | TLC |
Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Chromium | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Microbiology Test | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
Greek oregano
SynonymsOriganum, wild marjoram
Biological SourceOriganum vulgare
Lamiaceae
Parts UsedLeaves
Major componentsMonoterpene hydrocarbons and phenolic compounds, the major ones being carvacrol and thymol [Fig.4] [1].
Other constituentsTo a lesser extent p-cymene, 1-octacosanol, creosol, and phytol [Fig.4] [1].
Health categoriesAntibacterial, anti-cancer
Description
It is a perennial herbaceous aromatic plant. Oregano oil has strong antioxidant activity [2].