Oil of Oregano- A Powerhouse for the Alternative Medicine Cabinet

Oregano is one of the most powerful herbs on the planet, providing unique health benefits. Its antioxidant levels are 3 times the amount found in blueberries and 8 times the amount in apples. Antioxidants improve our immune system and protect the body from free radical damage. The oil produced from this herb is an ultimate antibiotic and it’s the most powerful plant oil on the planet. The ancient Greeks were the first people to use oregano oil for its healing properties, such as antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiseptic properties, and also as a remedy for pain and inflammation. The leaves from this herb were used in the treatment of health problems linked to the digestive and respiratory systems.

The Ultimate Antibiotic- Oregano Oil

Oregano oil is loaded with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, manganese, boron, and vitamins A, C, and Niacin. Its active healing agents are 4 main groups of chemicals:

• Terpenes including terpinene and pinene-They provide antiviral, antiseptic, anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory properties
• Phenols including thymol and carvacrol- Act as antioxidants and antiseptics
• Esters include geranyl acetate and linalyl acetate- They provide antifungal effects
• Bonreol and binalool are two long-chain alcohols contained in oregano oil, which provide antiseptic and antiviral properties

All of these compounds provide healing effects, but according to scientific research, the most significant compound in this plant oil is carvacrol, which has been proven to be one of the most powerful and effective antibiotics known to science.

Not All Oregano Oils are Produced Equally

It is important to choose Oregano oil derived from either Thymus capitatus or origanum vulgare oregano kind, as these are the real Mediterranean oregano varieties.  Moreover, make sure the concentration of carvacrol is at least 70%. Oregano essential oil successfully fights against harmful and even deadly bacteria, without any side effects, unlike conventional antibiotics which deplete the body of nutrients. It nourishes the body and if you consider the statistics, the average Mediterranean person has a considerably longer lifespan, which might be because of the oregano included in most Mediterranean dishes. Via Healthy Food House