Oil of Oregano

Wild oregano is an oil rich plant. Each oregano leaf contains hundreds of oil glands. This oil is rich in a variety of natural compounds. The primary constituent of this oil is known as polyphenolic flavonoids. One of these, carvacrol, is a potent natural antiseptic. As discussed is Dr. Cass Ingram's "The Cure is in the Cupboard: How to Use Oregano for Better Health" oregano oil has been tested against a variety of microorganisms and is found to exert a high degree of anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and antibacterial actions.

Oregano is perhaps the most powerful herbal anti-fungal agent known. Its effectiveness is enhanced by its safety, since it is entirely non-toxic. This is of crucial importance with disseminated fungal infections, such as Candidiasis, since large doses may be necessary to establish a cure. Furthermore, fungal resistance to oregano is exceptionally rare. Oregano is such a potent anti fungal agent that it is capable of destroying even resistant fungal forms such as the mutated fungi which result from antibiotic therapy.

Oregano is also an excellent antibacterial agent. Its volatile oils are highly active against the majority of pathogenic bacteria, including staph, strep, and E. coli.

In addition to containing essential oils, oregano is a rich source of a variety of vitamins and minerals, and is especially rich in vitamin C. It contains large amounts of chlorophyll, itself a natural antiseptic.

The oil of oregano that we carry is extracted by a chemical free process from pure wild oregano. Commercial oregano, often labeled Moroccan oregano, is made from Spanish thyme and is not a true oregano species. Be sure to purchase oil of oregano that is guaranteed wild and guaranteed to be from real oregano. Real oregano, being a spice, is edible and can be used both topically and internally. Be aware also that commercial oregano herb is often not even oregano. As described by Taintu in "Spices and Seasonings" the majority of commercial oregano is actually not oregano but is derived from a sage bush, that is Mexican sage. If you look at a bottle of commercial "oregano", it will often read "Mexican oregano."

Oil of oregano is a potent antiseptic. Research proves that it is highly effective for killing a wide range of fungi, yeast and bacteria as well as parasites and viruses.

Containing 70% to 75% carvacrol ( powerful antiseptic ) and extra virgin olive oil - 4 parts olive oil to 1 part oregano - 0.45 fluid ounce in glass bottle.