Benefits of Oil of Oregano

What are the uses and benefits of oil of oregano? Oil of oregano or origanum vulgare is an aromatic native herb used in Mediterranean food. It was also used traditionally to treat wounds and speed up the healing process as well as to support digestive and respiratory problems and joint pains.

The herb contains an active compound called carvacrol. Carvacrol is known to have anti fungal, anti bacterial, anti parasitic and anti viral properties. It produces antiseptic and healing effects. It helps support the body's defense and immune system. It is a safe alternative to taking antibiotics if you are have antibiotic resistance.

Some of the Benefits of Oil of Oregano

Since it supports the immune system, one of the benefits of oil of oregano is it helps fight off the common cold and flu. By taking the supplement during the cold or flu season, you will likely ward it off. And it may help you reduce the frequency of getting an infection or falling sick every month or every couple of months. It may act as a good defense against H1N1 virus.

Oil of oregano is beneficial for your gastrointestinal tract. One of the other benefits of oil of oregano is to help with digestive problems such as an upset stomach or indigestion. You can take it to ease your stomach due to overeating.

It may help if you have staph bladder or urinary tract infection.

One of the other benefits of oil of oregano is its positive effect on skin problems such as psoriasis. You can use it topically on your skin if you have athlete's foot, nail fungus, eczema, plantar warts or rash. It may help dry up acne when you apply it on the affected skin.

It is also a remedy for allergies and sinuses. If you are prone to allergies during the season, build up your body defense by taking the supplement.

One of the other benefits of oil of oregano is it has the potential to treat mastitis or inflammation of breast tissues. To treat it, apply it on your breast as well as take it internally.

It has shown to help treat gum and tooth infection. Put it under your tongue, swallow it with water and also use it with your toothpaste.

Researchers have discovered that carvacrol in oil of oregano is able to treat Staph or MRSA infection and treat fungal infections such as candida. MRSA infection resists all kinds of antibiotics.

It also helps overcome persistent coughing, sore throats and headaches.

Before you buy oil of oregano extract, check the ingredients. Look for 60-80% carvacrol content for effectiveness. You can use it topically on your skin or take it internally. Oil of oregano liquid extract doesn't taste good so it is best to add it to your juice or beverage. Otherwise buy the extract in capsules.

An alternative way to use oil of oregano is to put a few drops under your tongue, swish it in your mouth with water and swallow it. This method is especially beneficial if you want to get rid of strep throat or cold. It does burn a bit in your mouth and you may not like the smell. In addition to taking it orally to treat sore throat, add a few drops of oregano oil with olive oil and gargle.

Another method to use this medicinal herb to treat the flu, cold or respiratory problem is to put a few drops in hot water in a bowl, put your head above it and cover with a towel and inhale the steam.

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