Oil of Oregano BenefitsOil of Oregano can be used to treat fungus and many other things. I provide some general information about the oil here on this website, and I encourage our readers to do additional reading as well.
Herbs are natural, but they can still be very strong, especially in extract form, such as in a product like Oil of Oregano. So again, please continue your own education about Oil of Oregano and any herbal products you may be considering to help your body regain its natural balance. Steven Foster, expert on medicinal plants and herbs, and author of numerous books on the subject credits Oil of Oregano in the treatment of indigestion, diarrhea, nervous tension, insect bites, toothache, earache, rheumatism, coughs and bronchitis in his book entitled Herbal Renaissance (Gibbs Smith Publisher, 1993, originally printed under the title Herbal Bounty in 1984). Difference between Oil of Oregano and Oregano Essential Oil: Please note that there is a product called Oil of Oregano (which has already been diluted in a carrier oil) and there is Oregano Essential Oil, which can be used for aromatherapy treatments as well as diluted in a carrier oil for using in the ways Oil of Oregano is used.  Oil of Oregano Benefits - Minerals and vitamins Oil of Oregano is rich in minerals including potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium, copper, boron and maganese to name a few. Oregano also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Niacin. Oil of Oregano Benefits: Anti-pathenogenic Next time you feel a sore throat or flu-like symptoms coming on, you might like to try using Oil of Oregano to help your body’s natural defenses. There are a number of different phenols in Oil of Oregano; carvarcol being the most potent. Carvarcol is antiviral, antifungal (as in Candida Albicans yeast), antibacterial and antiparasitic. It has been demonstrated to kill not only Candida Albicans yeasts, but also Aspergillus Mold, Staphylococcus (think food poisoning), E. Coli, and Giardia, among other pathenogic organisms. Another phenol in Oil of Oregano is called thymol, which is an immune booster as well, in proper dosages. We mentioned it before, but let's repeat it here: High levels of thymol can be toxic, which is why it's especially important to purchase your Oil of Oregano from a reputable producer, and make sure it's made from Origanum vulgare only. Oil of Oregano Benefits: Antioxidant Power Both of these compounds (carvarcol and thymol) act as free radical scavengers, also known as antioxidants, in the body. They actually attract and neutralize free radicals in the body. Free radicals are the result of weakened molecular bonds in the body and are highly unstable. The increase in the formation of free radicals can be attributed to age, environmental toxins found in air and water pollution, cigarette smoke, toxic chemical cleaners and pesticides. Oil of Oregano Benefits – Topical Treatment for Fungal Infections of Skin or Nails Oil of Oregano is one of the best topical treatments for fungal infections of the skin and nails. You can apply oil of oregano in full strength to warts. Mix 5 – 10 drops oil of oregano with one teaspoon of extra virgin olive or coconut oil to apply to fungal skin infections, or use it straight on toenails and fingernails. Remember to dilute oil of oregano with olive oil or coconut oil before applying it to sensitive areas of your skin. Don’t apply oil of oregano in full strength to your genital areas, it will feel like its burning. I’m not kidding when I say this stuff is strong. Oil of Oregano Benefits – Topical Treatment for Oral Hygiene & Oral Infections You can safely apply Oil of Oregano in full strength to your teeth and gums where there is infection present. This is great for canker sores or inflamed gums. It also kills the bacteria that cause plaque, so you might like to try adding a drop to your toothpaste before brushing your teeth. Oil of Oregano Benefits – Decongestant and Anti-Allergy Oil of Oregano contains natural antihistamines and decongestants. I have tried this for myself and it works. I am prone to spring pollen allergies and late summer hay fever allergies. I have taken 5 or 6 drops of Oil of Oregano diluted with olive oil in a small shot glass of water, followed by another glass of water and the relief is noticeable. Less sneezing, less congestion, less itchy eyes and nose. Oil of Oregano Benefits – Anti-inflammatory, Pain Reliever Taken internally, as well as applied topically, diluted Oil of Oregano will be of great relief to people suffering from arthritis, joint pain, and tendonitis. When your joints or tendons are inflamed, diluted Oil of Oregano applied topically can penetrate deeply beneath the skin’s surface to help reduce swelling and pain. Taken internally it acts as a powerful pain reliever.
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