Health Benefits of Oregano Essential Oil

One cannot truly compare the benefits of Oregano used in cooking with the benefits of Oregano Essential oil. Oregano used in cooking is sometimes or usually Common Oregano also known as Origanum Marjoram however Oregano Essential Oil is derived from Origanum Vulgare also known as Mountain Oregano or Wild Oregano. Unfortunately most people confuse Origanum Marjoram and Origanum Vulgare.

However both plants do have similar health benefits . However Origanum vulgare is the most potent of the two. What are the benefits of Oregano Vulgare, the source of Oregano Essential Oil? Oregano Essential Oil has powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, Anti Viral, anti-parasitic, anti-oxidant, anti inflammatory, anti allergenic, digestive, and emenagogue properties

Some of the health benefits of Oregano Essential Oil are:

Destroying organisms that contribute to skin infections and digestive problems.

Strengthening the immune system.

Increasing joint and muscle flexibility.

Improving respiratory health.

As an Anti Bacterial agent the benefits of Oregano are profound. Mexican researchers have studied oregano as a treatment for the bacteria known as giardia. This waterborne bacteria lives inside the intestines of infected humans, cats, dogs and birds, cows, beavers, deer,sheep etc. In one study, Oregano Essential Oil proved to be more effective at treating giardia than the commonly prescribed drug tinidazol and also with out the side effects. The anti bacterial benefits of Oregano Essential Oil are highly effective against a majority of pathogenic bacteria, including staph, strep, and E.coli. This means you are most likely protected against most of the diseases caused by bacteria, such as infections in the colon, urinary tract, typhoid, cholera, sores, skin infections and temporary problems such as food poisoning, simply take 3 drops of Oregano Essential Oil once per day.

The benefits of Oregano Anti Viral properties ensures protection against viral infections. This means you are likely to become immune against cold, mumps, measles, pox and other problems created by viruses. Y.M. Siddiqui, and colleagues, examined the anti viral actions of oregano and clove oils against RNA and DNA viruses. A peek through the electron microscope showed that the viruses outer protective membrane disintegrated after exposure to the Oregano Essential Oil. What that mean is bam the virus is dead its protective coating is gone, now your immune system can eradicate the virus, neither can it attach itself to your healthy cells or spread.

In one study, 77 percent of patients treated for intestinal parasites were parasite free after taking Oregano Essential Oil in tablet form for six weeks. Proving the anti parasitic benefits of Oregano Essential Oil. Oregano Essential Oil has shown to be effective in killing many types of parasites, including pin worms, along with other foul creatures than can inhabit our intestines.

Anti oxidant health benefits of Oregano Essential Oil. I will say this in just a few words Oregano has been shown to have over 42 times the antioxidant effectiveness as apples, 30 times more than potatoes and 12 times more than oranges. Ounce for ounce oregano is thought to be one of the most antioxidant dense of all foods. Remember anti oxidants are thought to play a vital role in the prevention of many forms of cancer, as well as slowing down the aging process.

Oregano Essential Oil may reduce the body's ability to absorb iron. Therefore pregnant women are advised not to take Oregano Essential oil.

If you are allergic to thyme, basil, mint, or sage, you may also experience allergic reactions to oregano Essential oil as they all come from the same plant family.

Be careful when taking Oregano Essential Oil internally because in its highly concentrated form it may cause harm to the internal organs.

The use of Oregano Essential oil is considered inadvisable during pregnancy as it's likely reach the baby and may cause harm.

The volatile Oregano Essential Oil may be irritating to skin and can be a potent mucous membrane irritant. Consequently it should not be applied directly to mucous membranes in greater than a 1% concentration i.e. use a very low concentration.

Children less than two years of age and people with damaged or very sensitive skin should not use the oil topically.