Wild oregano has been
relied upon as a therapeutic herb since antiquity
Wild Oregano Oil - Nature's
Miracle Herb
by Kathy Browning
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Since the beginning of time,
mankind has looked for substances to treat a wide range of health
problems, rather than treating individual symptoms or conditions.
Natural compounds may offer the best hope, as they have the
potential for multiple uses. Research has shown that spice extracts
offer a wide range of curative properties. They are powerful
germicides, capable of killing a wide range of germs, as well as
potent antioxidants. One of the most potent of these is wild
oregano.
Few people realize that wild
oregano has been relied upon as a therapeutic herb since antiquity.
About 3000 B.C. the Babylonians described it as a cure for lung and
cardiac disease. They also used it for wound healing and venomous
bites. The ancient Greeks used wild oregano for healing wounds,
destroying infections and reversing lung and cardiac disorders.
In the book, Salmon's
Herbal, written in the 1600's, oregano oil is highly valued and
recommended for chest, menstrual, uterine, lung and digestive
complaints. Specific uses mentioned include: diarrhea, asthma,
colds, infections of the female sexual organs and uterine tumors.
Additionally, its value against liver disorders is emphasized.
In Garden of Health (1633),
William Langham described an even wider range of uses including such
diverse conditions as bladder trouble, bleeding, heart failure, head
pain, itchy skin, mouth pain, spots on the skin, stomachache,
intestinal worms and toothache. Oregano oil has always been relied
upon as an emergency medicine.
Oregano oil is well known in
the Mediterranean world (Greece and Crete) for its ability to slow
down food spoilage because of its antibacterial, anti-fungal,
anti-parasitic and antioxidant abilities. The related herbs of thyme
and marjoram sold in most North American supermarkets, are labeled
incorrectly as oregano and possess little of the wild oregano's
healing properties.
Oil of Oregano is a
completely natural substance derived from the wild oregano species.
The plant grows in remote mountainous regions free of pollution.
Only the leaves of the flowering plant are used. They are picked
precisely when the plant is highest in essential oil. Being wild, it
is grown chemical-free and 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.
The benefit of oregano has
gone largely unnoticed. In addition to fighting various fungi, oil
of oregano is useful against bacteria and parasites. It can be used
to treat internal and external fungi including athlete's foot. Skin
conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can be improved. Oil of
oregano outright destroys all variety of fungi and yeasts,
regardless of where they reside. In the case of parasites, oil of
oregano has had success in neutralizing worms, amoeba, and
protozoan. Oil of oregano's antiseptic powers are immense - it
inhibits the growth of the majority of bacteria, something that
prescription antibiotics fail to accomplish.
Wild, crude, mountain-grown
oregano (from the Mediterranean) is the only kind that is naturally
rich in 'carvacrols, flavonoids, and terpenes', which give the
oregano its tremendous strength. Carvacrol is a natural phenol that
contains powerful anti-microbial activity. Flavonoids provide
natural antiseptic properties and Terpenes are natural
anti-inflammatory agents.
Oil of Oregano effectively
treats: acne, allergies, arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot, candida,
constipation, croup, dandruff, diarrhea, digestive disturbances,
insect bites, bronchitis, canker sores, colds, flu, earaches,
fatigue, gum disease, headaches, menstrual irregularities, muscle
pain, parasites, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia, psoriasis,
toenail problems, seborrhea, ringworm, rosacea, sinusitis, varicose
veins and warts.
Oil of Oregano is also a
powerful painkiller. An article published in Phytotherapy Research
describes how oregano oil superceded anti-inflammatory drugs in
reversing pain and inflammation and is nearly as powerful as
morphine as a painkiller.
Because wild oregano is an
edible spice, it is acceptable for human ingestion. However, the
type of oregano used if very important. North American Herb and
Spice was the first company of the American market to introduce
edible Oil of Oregano. To be edible, this essential oil must be made
only from wild, mountain-grown, Mediterranean oregano, free of all
chemicals and pesticides. It also has to be emulsified in a carrier
oil such as extra virgin olive oil, which is used by North American
Herb & Spice in its oil of oregano. The oregano they use is 100%
Mediterranean oregano and is produced by old-fashioned cold pressing
and steam distillation, using no chemicals to extract it.
Oil of Oregano is available
in liquid and capsule form. Oil of Oreganol is highly concentrated,
so when using it internally, start with small amounts, like one to
two drops twice daily in juice. Take one drop twice per day working
your way up to one drop four times per day. Mix with one teaspoon of
honey, maple syrup, or olive oil to improve palatability. Take for a
period of 15 days and then stop for 15 days. Repeat the process.
Oil of Oregano may also be
applied topically to treat itches, infections of the skin, gum,
teeth or just about any orifice of the body. Exercise care if you
use it in the genital region where it is best mixed with olive oil
or coconut oil before application. (1 drop per teaspoon of olive oil
or coconut oil/butter).
Gelcaps provide the
beneficial aspects of Wild Oregano Oil without using a dropper or
having an after-taste. Great for people needing the benefits of Wild
Oregano Oil in digestive, intestinal and other internal problems
related to infection. Each Oreganol gelcap contains 140 mg. of Wild
Oregano, equal to 6 drops of Oregano Oil from a dropper.
North American Herb & Spice
Oreganol Oil and Gelcaps can be found in most health food stores
across North America. They also offer their products online and can
be found using the keywords: North American Herb & Spice; Oil of
Oregano; Oregano Oil; and Oreganol.
If you are suffering from
colds, flu, bronchitis, viral infections, athlete's foot, chronic
fatigue syndrome, arthritis, headaches, menstrual irregularities or
experience any of the ailments mentioned above, oil of oregano may
be the miracle cure you have been searching for.
Kathy Browning is an
Autoimmune Disease Nutrition Consultant and co-founder of
HealthyDivas.com. She is the author of "The Diva Diet" and co-author
of "Autoimmunity: It's Time for Truth; It's Time to Heal." Ms.
Browning is the editor of "Conquering Autoimmunity", a monthly ezine
for individuals with autoimmune disease. To learn more about
autoimmune disease or subscribe to newsletter, visit
http://www.HealthyDivas.com.
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