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.