health benefits of oregano

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Uses for Oregano Oil
excellent germicide capable of killing various fungi
useful against bacterial infections and parasites.
combating diarrhea and intestinal gas
digestive problems
migraine headaches
Candida
eczema
athletes foot
sore throat, breathing problems
immediate relief from bee stings, venomous bites
fighting dandruff, diaper rash and other skin disorders
Candida/yeast/fungi
Diarrhea
Dandruff
Eczema
Gas and gas pains
Headache
Migraine
Parasites
Sore throat
Net Content
1 ounce

Oil of oregano is a completely natural substance derived from Wild Mediterranean species. The plant grows in remote mountainous regions in Turkey free of pollution. Only the leaves of the flowering plant are used which are picked precisely when the plant is the highest in essential oil. The oil is extracted via a completely natural process; no chemicals or solvents are used. The oil is the source of virtually all of the plant's active ingredients. Oil of oregano is a potent germ killer. Oregano oil has also been known to completely eliminate allergies and sinus problems. Jean Valnet, in his book The Practice of Aromatherapy, describes how oil of oregano is so strong that it is capable of sterilizing sewage. Research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology found that oil of oregano is an excellent germicide capable of killing a wide range of fungi and bacteria. According to the Journal of Applied Nutrition oil of oregano is highly effective for killing Candida. Researchers in Mexico found it possesses strong antiparasitic actions, especially against Giardia. As published by Sarer researchers describe its antiseptic powers as "remarkable."

Candida/yeast/fungi
Indigestion
Oil of oregano is also a powerful pain killer. An article published in Phytotherapy Research describes how oregano oil superseded anti-inflammatory drugs in reversing pain and inflammation and is nearly as powerful as morphine as a pain killer. The oil also possesses significant antioxidant powers. Furthermore, it stimulates the flow of bile, which greatly aids digestion. Use the Super Strength on or in the body. Oregano is one of the most diverse health aides available. Unfortunately, however most of the oregano that consumers are familiar with contain only trace quantities of the actual species of that plant, or in some cases none at all.

Meanwhile, researchers have uncovered numerous benefits to using oregano and extracted oil of oregano. But buyer beware, these significant health benefits are unattainable if the oregano is not the true substance. True oil of oregano offers many exciting remedies to a variety of ailments. In Herbal Renaissance, Steven Foster credits oregano as having "been employed to treat indigestion, diarrhea, nervous tension, insect bites, toothache, earache, rheumatism and coughs due to whooping cough and bronchitis (primarily for it's antispasmodic effects)." The ancient Greeks were among the first to take advantage of oregano's medicinal qualities. The Greeks termed the spice origanos, meaning "delight of the mountains." Although there are a wide variety of plants that are confused with oregano-including marjoram, thyme and sage-true oregano grows wild in Mediterranean regions such as Greece and Turkey. The wild oregano is the source of surprisingly potent oil of oregano.

Bronchitis
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Whooping cough
The Cure is in the Cupboard
Cass Ingram, D.O., has written a book that is dedicated to unveiling the health benefits of oregano and oil of oregano. He notes that "wild oregano is a veritable natural mineral treasure-house, containing a density of minerals that would rival virtually any food." The wild oregano is rich in a long list of minerals that includes calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, and manganese. Vitamins C and A (beta carotene) and niacin. Judging from its mineral content alone, it isn't hard to figure out why oregano is such a valuable commodity. Consider some of oregano's other useful purposes and it becomes even more obvious. Oregano is one of Nature's finest preservatives states Ingram in another book, Supermarket Remedies. The author suggests that if oregano is used with foods such as meat, eggs, milk, or salad, you "will greatly halt the growth of microbes and, thus, reduce the risk for food poisoning."

Calcium (Calcium citrate)

Calcium Gluconate)

Eczema

Indigestion

Psoriasis

The key element in oregano is the oil, which Foster points out "contains carvacrol and thymol as the primary components." Foster attributes the "fungicidal and worm-expellant properties" of oil of oregano to carvacrol and thymol. "These two phenols may constitute as much as 90% of (the oil)." However, Ingram adds that these two phenols work "synergistically" and that is the reason "oil of oregano" packs a double punch in antiseptic powder and explains why it is infinitely more potent than commercial phenol in microbial killing power." All of this helps make oregano oil a significant factor in treating internal and external fungi including athlete’s foot. Skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can be improved with the treatment as well. Ingram explains the astonishing discovery that "oil of oregano outright destroys all variety of fungi and yeasts, regardless of where they reside."

The benefits of oregano have gone largely unnoticed and under publicized for far too long. As Ingram notes, oregano is "one of the world's finest natural medicine, that is if it's true oregano." So while oregano may hold the answer for a number of your health questions, be sure that it is in fact the real thing. Remember, these remedies are only attributed to genuine oregano and oil of oregano. Nonetheless, their values are much too important to overlook.

Steven Foster credits oregano as having "been employed to treat indigestion, diarrhea, nervous tension, insect bites, toothache, earache, rheumatism and coughs due to whooping cough and bronchitis (primarily for it's antispasmodic effects)." Nearly as powerful as morphine as a pain killer.

Bronchitis
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Psoriasis
Whooping cough
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