DIY Essential Oil of Oregano (cheap + easy!)

Not too long ago we moved into an old farmhouse at the edge of a new city. It’s a sweet little treasure, in need of a lot of work but busting at the seams with potential. That was my opinion anyway, and luckily no one else felt that way and so we were able to purchase it in a hot market, even though our timeframe was continually extended.

This is your daily reminder that you’re taken care of…what you are seeking is also seeking you! 

There were 4 garden beds in the backyard, 1 of which was a partial herb garden, with oregano fresh and waiting for me. 

Now, if you’ve grown oregano before, then you know that it will keep growing.

And growing.

And growing.

And maybe like me you’ll offer some to your neighbours in a friendly gesture (also a silent and subtle request to be garden sharing buddies and generally there for each other), and you’ll also dry out a whole bunch in your cute little kitchen. Eventually, you’ll run out of ideas of what to do with it, but be bent on not wasting any of it.

These are wild times, my friends. The systems that we’ve always depended on are starting to show their cracks and so for that reason, we are committed to providing for ourselves in as many ways as we can.

The other part of this “no-waste-conundrum” is just that it takes a lot of energy to grow food. Sunlight, water, love…and for that reason I don’t feel great about wasting our garden products.

Anywho, after some research I realized how powerful of a plant oregano is! 

I mean, yes, it levels up pizza and pasta and that should be very recognized for the important contribution that it is.

And also, the essential oils of oregano are incredibly healing for a variety of ailments. It has lots of antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, which help with healing. It can help with joints, with G.I. issues, insect bites, menstrual cramps, psoriasis, respiratory issues, acne, gum disease.

I had NO idea that this apothecary workhorse was sitting in my backyard, waiting, just WAITING for me to harness it’s potent healing abilities to serve myself, my hubby and our 6 kids. 

Even if you don’t grow your own oregano, this is one of those situations where it would be worth it to just pop down to the market and get some. This DIY essential oil of oregano recipe is simple and quick to make, won’t cost you much, and will help to keep your body doing it’s thang to the best of it’s ability.

Want to get the recipe and learn more about the many benefits that oil of oregano has? You’ll find it here, in the “Simple Budget Living” category at That Zoi Life (ThatZoiLife.com)!

Wishing you good health, potent oregano oil, and tasty pizza,

Still climbin’,

xx,

-Celeste