Tuesday 27 November 2012

Getting Closer to Oregano Oil


Spread around the globe, it is not difficult to find Oregano Oil in your daily life. Mostly known as Origanum Vulgare, it can be found around Asia and Europe. It has special benefits that most human regard it as valuable thing. What is the active ingredient that contributes most into health? Carvacrol is the one that works out for body. It contains high concentration solution for any ailments. Ancient people used this liquid to alleviate ailments and have been used from generation to generation. In today’s life, it still gains popular and commercially produced for worldwide use.

Oregano Oil is good for natural antiseptic. It also gives healthy effect to stomach. When you suffer stomachache, taking this oil would immediately relieve such pain. Ancient people when encountering respiratory problems used to take Oregano for making such immediate recovery. Some recent studies unveiled the powerful effect of this oil by investigating carvacrol and oregano found in it. If taken routinely for 1, 5 month. It is effective at treating intestinal parasite. It backs the reason that oregano becomes worth solution for those needing intestinal parasite recovery.

One more thing about Oregano Oil is the powerful effect of this oil for eliminating bacteria. Some studies unveil that this oil could against yeast and bacteria effectively. It acts as one of the most powerful antibacterial agents that human should know. If you encounter issue related to foodborne bacteria, then it is necessary to get in touch with this oil. The presence of such essential oil will be efficient for killing such unwanted bacteria. Your life is protected with this essential oil without getting addicted with such antibiotics. No wonder ancient people trusted this powerful herb and inherited to its children, passing from generation to generation.

Scientific Study Unveiling Oregano Oil at Killing Cancer Cells
Good news to those suffering breast cancers is that Oregano Oil could eliminate cancer cells. Particular extract found in this oil show powerful act of combating the unwanted cells. Recent study supports this investigation and unveils that such essential oil contains powerful killing agent to cancer cells.

Some benefits found in this essential oil
The use of Oregano Oil to this life is inevitably neglected as it contains required agents for alleviating some ailments. Some studies already investigated some benefits that people may gain from the use of such oil, as described below:

a)      Antiparasitic agent
The use of such essential oil could effectively kill bacteria, parasite and other unwanted microorganism. Some ailments happen due to invasion by particular microorganism. This worry can be soon eliminated by applying this oil into body.

b)      Antitumor agent
For those suffering dangerous cancer cells, it is important to not neglect the efficacy of such essential oil on alleviating this problem. Recent study already shows the powerful effect of applying such oil in killing cancer cells.

c)      Antimutagenic agent
When you are living in today’s life, you are likely often to be exposed by radiation that could actually endanger self DNS. The use of Oregano Oil would install self protection within body and promote self recovery.

There are still many benefits gained from this essential oil. People still need this ancient herb even though the spread of such modern drugs seem replacing the ancient ones. Its efficacy makes it tough within competition.


Benefits and Ways to Use Oil of Oregano Oil


From the kindness of nature, people gain benefit to treat any ailments without suffering unwanted side effects. Oil of oregano oil is one of kindness taken from surrounding Mediterranean. What makes it different from others? It could support urinary tract and maintain health. If you are having problem with urinary tract, there is no other way unless putting your trust in it. It gives such natural alleviation that surely brings fewer side effects if compared to prescriptive drugs. In this article, the readers are expected to learn the ins and outs of Oregano oil and reasons why it stands against the time among the popularity of other drugs that are suggested to cure similar ailments.

Urinary tract infection which is shown to be the formidable enemy of women can be immediately cured with the help of oil of oregano oil. The infection caused by e-coli bacteria will soon disappear when the bacteria is killed. The essential compound found in Oregano Oil is effective to eliminate such bacteria as it contains powerful antibiotic agent. Problems around urinary tract won’t be such a threat anymore. The presence of Pseudomonas also can be easily treated with it.

For additional information, the oil of oregano oil is produced from herb. The leaves are taken when they are still fresh. For Greek, they prefer using both dried and fresh leaves for additional taste in Italian culinary. Instead of being used for medication, it serves well for culinary options. In medication, it also gives natural power for curing some ailments. Some studies already uncover some facts that oregano contains four types of essential compounds (phenol, terpenes, fatty alcohol and fatty esters). Each compound has powerful effect on improving human health.

Both Thymol and Carvacrol can be found in oil of oregano oil. Both are active ingredients that provide powerful holistic medication to kill unwanted bacteria and other microorganism. For those having problems with their teeth and gum, Oregano can be the way to go. Its powerful chemical compound is effective to treat both gum and teeth infection. It contains antiseptic agent that could kill bacteria causing such painful sensation. Stomachache is unavoidable problem that occurs to most human. Oregano simply fights the bacteria causing such pain with its antibacterial properties, making it easier to solve.

The spread of unwanted virus can’t be easily detected by human. Once they get attacked with certain virus, they finally realize about the danger of virus. The use of oil of oregano oil could effectively protect human from this danger. It contains such antivirus properties that protect human from flu, herpes, warts, and so forth. Besides virus, we often encounter problems with fungus spread. The Oregano oil comes with antifungal properties that effectively cure athletes’ foot, candida, dandruff and so forth.

For additional information, the oil of oregano oil contains powerful liquid that requires additional oil as mixture to reduce its high concentration. The most commonly used oil is olive oil. It can be easily found at drug stores. For external use, it takes 50:50 portions as mixture, while internal use requires more concentration of olive oil as mixture.


Monday 19 November 2012

Oil of oregano - Benefits


Oil of oregano is a complete natural substance, which is extracted from wild oregano species. Oregano plant grows often in remote hilly region, which is free of pollution.  Normally, only leaves of the flowered oregano plant are used to produce the oregano oil and the leaves will be plucked precisely when the plant is rich in essential oil. Wild atmosphere makes the oregano plant to grow in chemical free environment and the oil of oregano oil must be extracted in a natural process without using any chemicals and solvents.

Oil of oregano oil is the virtual source of all required plant’s active ingredients. True plant of oregano will grow wild in Mediterranean regions such as Turkey and Greece. Wild oregano is the original source of powerful and qualified oregano oil. Wild oregano oil is enriched with bunch of minerals which includes magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, manganese, niacin, boron and vitamin A and C. Some of the benefits of oregano oil are mentioned below

Natural inflammation remedy: Oregano oil is a superseded anti-inflammatory remedy which works on reversing the pain and inflammation. Oil of oregano oil is a powerful and efficient pain killer. An article was published by Phyotherapy research which indicates the anti-inflammatory quality of oregano oil that reverse back both pain and inflammation. In that article, oregano oil has been compared with morphine and in the same; the oil is proposed for its efficiency to treat pain and inflammation. Oil of oregano can penetrates on skin which makes it possible to reach the skin deeper to the joint named synovial fluid.

This penetration helps it to treat bursitis, alleviate arthritis, sore muscles, back aches, carpal tunnel syndrome and sports injuries as the oil pulls out the toxins. All kinds of arthritis such as fibromyalgia are caused by the toxins. Rubbing a few drops of oregano oil mixture on the skin can cover the affected areas. Pain killer quality of oregano oil makes it possible to treat sinus headache and alleviate migraine. Apart from this, oil of oregano oil can also used to treat congestion. By sniffing full bottle of oregano oil we can get relief from congestion.

Other uses of natural oregano oil: Oil of oregano oil is useful to treat insect bites and stings. Oregano oil can be used to neutralize and segregate venom, i.e., toxins induced by spider, insects and snake bites. Oil of oregano oil is also helpful to treat typical burns which are blistered and painful. It provides instant relief of pain. When the oregano oil is applied immediately on the burn it will reduce the possibility of blister development.

Ear infection is another health issue which can be treated by oregano oil. Rub the oregano oil in the outside region of ear to get relief from ear infection. But in case of children, caution is required as oregano oil can only be used in diluted form on them. Don’t use oregano oil inside the ear canal. Apart from this, it can also treat toothache and other types of abscesses and sores.

Oregano oil carvacrol – Study and observation


Oregano is a persistent herb which natively belongs to Asia, Europe and in particular to Mediterranean. It belongs to mint family and closely relative to marjoram. Primary and active medical ingredient of oregano is carvacrol which contains highest oil concentration of oregano plant found in Mediterranean region.  From ancient period of time oregano oil is in usage. Wikipedia has reported that Hippocrates will make use of oregano as antiseptic, respiratory ailments and to treat stomach problems.

Consuming oregano oil on regular basis will boost our immune system. Oregano oil carvacrol is useful to treat cold, flu and sinus problems. Lots of scientific studies have published about the investigated information of oregano oil carvacrol. In most of the studies report, research is done on cell lines and animals. Only few of the study have done the research directly on human. Let us discuss the research study information of oregano oil carvacrol.

Study of oregano oil and observation: Initial study of oregano oil carvacrol found that the oil consumed orally for six weeks of duration was effective against enteric parasite infections on humans. In this study, fourteen participants are volunteered to take the test who affected by enteric parasites such as Blastocystis himins, Endolimax nana and Entamoeba hartmanni. Author of the study reported that complete disappearance is observed on four people infected by Entamoeba hartmanni, eight people infected by Blastocystis hominis and in one person infected by Endolimax nana.  

In another non-human study, other efficiency of oregano oil carvacrol is found, which is used to destroy microorganisms. Author of the study tested the quality of several essential oils and observed the effectiveness of the each oil against wide range of bacteria, yeasts and mold. In this study, it has been found that tested compounds of thymol, cinnamaldehyde and carvacrol are possessed with anti-microbial quality. A study is conducted on mice to check the oregano oil carvacrol efficiency to fight against yeast. Eighty percentages of the yeast infected mice are survived.

In another study, the investigation is done on the effectiveness of oregano oil carvacrol against upper respiratory tract infections. Effect of nasal spray which contains several essential oil (including oregano oil) is tested on humans who got infected by upper respiratory tract infections such as sore throat and congested lung infection combined with cold. It has been found that symptoms are improved among the infected people who have taken nasal spray of essential oil. Study conducted on nursing pigs to determine the efficiency of immune system during consumption of oregano oil.

Oregano oil has increased the white blood cells present in pig’s milk and therein it is strongly proposed by the study that oregano oil is useful to boost immune system. Other study is conducted against human patients of hyperlipidemic. Hyperlipidemic is the condition in which people have elevated level of fat on their blood.
On regular oregano oil consumption, the patients had improvement in lipid profiles including good and bad cholesterol. Based on the several study the identified properties of oregano oil includes, anti-tumor, analgesic, insecticidal, antigenotoxic, anti-microbial, antispasmodic, antiplatelet, antielastase, hepaprotective and anti-parasitic. 

Sunday 18 November 2012

Oregano Oil – An all round medicinal ingredient


Oregano is a kind of medicinal herb which is available in all seasons in the lands of Asia, Europe and Mediterranean.  The herb belongs to the family unit of Mint and is the source of medicinal ingredient known as carvacrol. This ingredient has the oil content known oregano oil and it has been used since the olden days for treating ailments. Its antiseptic and the healing property for ailments related to stomach and respiratory organs are well recognized.

Studies have proved that oregano oil can offer a remedy for conditions related to stomach, respiratory organs, cholesterol, immune system, inflammations, infections and so on.  The leaves of oregano plant are used for triggering the appetite as well as for detoxifying the foods consumed. Prostatitis, which is the condition of inflammation in the prostate gland in men, can be rectified by oregano oil. It can also offer people a good oral care as it is capable of fighting bacteria in the mouth. Using an oil drop while brushing the teeth will fix infections in the mouth.

Since the use of oregano oil can fix infections, it can be used for treating infections in urinary bladder too. Its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antioxidant and anti-mutagenic properties can provide good relief from symptoms related to bladder and urinary tract infections. According to studies, the infections caused in urinary bladder are due to the bacteria Escherichia coli. The strong anti-microbial property of oregano oil can eradicate the bacteria Escherichia coli. Besides, it can also fix the kidney infections which spread due to hepatatitis viruses.

Here is a brief note of the medicinal properties of Oregano oil:

ü  The glucosides in oregano oil helps in controlling blood sugal levels which in turn curbs kidney failure.
ü  Since it is a source of antioxidants, the free radical damage is thereby controlled. The strength of antioxidants is 42 times more in oregano than apples, 32 times greater than potatoes, 12 times greater than orange fruits and 4 times greater than blueberries.
ü  The Rosmarinic acid content in oregano oil can avert cancer. The other components like naringin and luteolin can destroy the cancerous cells and make them retort to chemotherapy.The component luteolin has the property of reducing the growth of tumor and making it to respond to cancer drugs.
ü  An amazing quality of oregano oil is that it can be used either for internal pupose or as topical application depending on the conditions you have. The topical application is meant for conditions like acne, foot infections, allergies, dandruff, headache, inflammation, ringworm, insect bites, toenail fungus, psoriasis, thrombus and many others.

Besides being a cooking herb, oregano in oil  form offers remedies for different external as well as internal body conditions. The oil form can replace the teas made in your house and help in improving the digestion greater than that are made as capsules. It is many times effective than  the antibiotics that are prescribed for killing microganisms that casue infections.The list is lengthy and the availability of the herb is also perennial. Above all, it is a naturally occurring plant product.