Medicinal oregano grows wild in mountainous areas of Greece and Turkey
and is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron,
potassium, copper, boron, and manganese, which adds to its therapeutic
value. Oregano oil has become popular in recent years as an alternative
to prescription antibiotics. Chinese doctors have used oregano for
centuries to treat fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin problems. It
helps to loosen and remove mucus. It is a digestive aid and is thought
to help get rid of intestinal parasites. Oregano is known to have
powerful antioxidant and anticancer activity. In a study at Georgetown
University, essential oil of oregano inhibited the growth of
Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria in the test tube as effectively as
antibiotics did.
Oil of Oregano can be used internally or
topically:
Acne, Animal bites, Arthritis, Asthma, Athlete's foot,
Bad breath, Bed sores and Ulcerations, Bladder Infections, Bromidosis
(foul odour associated with excessive sweating), Boils, Bruises, Burns,
Bursitis, Candidiasis, Canker sores, Cellulitis, Cold sores, Colds/Flu,
Cough, Cryptosporidium, Cuts, Dandruff and Seborrhea, Diaper rash,
Diarrhea,
Ear infections, Ebola and Dengue Fever, Eczema, Fingernail fungus,
Frostbite and frost burn, Giardiasis, Gum Disease, Food poisoning, Head
lice, Headaches, Hepatitis, Herpes, Impetigo, Irritable Bowel syndrome,
Leg cramps, Nail fungus, Paronychia, Peptic ulcer, Pneumonia, Psoriasis,
Prostate disorders, Pruritis, Radiation injury/burns, Ringworm,
Rosacea, Scabies, Shingles, Sinusitis, Sore throat, Sports injuries,
Tick borne illnesses, Thrush, Toothache, Tuberculosis, Varicose veins,
Venomous bites, Warts and Wounds. Many other conditions are also
treatable.
External Use: (may be diluted with 1-5x olive oil)
Children:
For ease of use, avoid oral administration of Oregano oil in children
under eight. Rub a drop or two on the soles of the feet and/ or dilute
3x with olive oil to rub along the spine. Place a few drops on a
tissue or cloth and put by the bedside at night to help with colds, flu
and chest congestion. for earaches rub a drop around the outside
circumference of the ear, morning and evening. NEVER put Oregano oil in
the ear canal. Older children who can tolerate the taste can be given
2-3 drops with a spoon of honey or added to juice or consomme.
Oregano
Oil and Animals: Dogs, birds, horses, chickens and other livestock
benefit from both internal and external applications of Oregano Oil. It
can be used for any infectious or parasitic condition topically or
internally. It also speeds wound healing. Dilute in more olive oil for
internal and external use. Mix with food for internal use. Extreme
caution must be used treating felines due to possible liver damage.
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