What is Oregano Oil?

Oregano is a herb. There are many varieties of oregano species. The oil extracted from wild oregano grown in the Mediterranean known as "Origanum Vulgare" has, for centuries, had the status of a wonder herb due to its medicinal qualities.

Properties of Oregano Oil

Oregano is a herb. There are many varieties of oregano species.

Oregano oil naturally contains a range of nutrients such as Vitamins A, C and E. It also provides the minerals iron, magnesium, boron, manganese, zinc and calcium.

However, despite these apparent benefits, it is actually Oregano oil's two major phenol components, Thymol and Carvacrol that make it so unique regarding its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antibiotic properties:

• Thymol is a powerful antiseptic and antifungal that stimulates the immune system. It fights bacteria (such as E-Coli, Staphylococcus aureus), fungi (including candida), parasites (like intestinal worms) and is an excellent expectorant and natural diuretic. It has been found to be effective in treating upper respiratory infections and also in managing renal and urinary tract infections.

• Carvacrol has been shown to be effective against a wide range of infections including those caused by the following bacteria, parasites and fungi: Candida Albicans, E-Coli, Giardia, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella and Listeria.

Oregano Oil as an Alternative to Antibiotics for Infections:

Traditionally, antibiotics have been the go-to treatment for any infection. Often, non-specific, full-spectrum antibiotics have been overprescribed leading to antibiotic resistance (bacteria mutate into new strains that can survive against our current treatments, increasing the risk of disease and death). Antibiotics also destroy the "good" as well as "bad" bacteria in our gut leading to further health complications such as candida overgrowth. It is becoming increasingly important to look to natural treatments for infection.