• Athlete’s foot or toenail fungus
• Common colds
• Gingivitis
• Earaches or toothaches
• Helps with Digestive problems such as heartburn and SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)
• What Is Oregano Oil?

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a herb that is a member of the mint family (Labiatae). Furthermore it has been considered a precious plant commodity for over 2,500 years in folk medicines that originated across the globe. Most importantly It has a very long use in traditional medicine for treating colds, indigestion and upset stomachs.

7 Oregano Oil Benefits + Research Studies

What can you use this oil for? Generally the predominant healing compound found in oregano oil, carvacrol, has widespread uses ranging from treating allergies to protecting the skin. According to the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Messina in Italy:

Carvacrol, a monoterpenic phenol, has emerged for its wide spectrum activity extended to food spoilage or pathogenic fungi, yeast and bacteria as well as human, animal and plant pathogenic microorganisms including drug-resistant and biofilm forming microorganisms.

To give you a sense of how multi-functional and impressive carvacrol is, it has been shown in studies to help reverse or reduce some of these common health problems:

• Bacterial infections
• Fungal infections
• Parasites
• Viruses
• Inflammation
• Allergies
• Tumors
• Indigestion
• Candida
• Because it has antimicrobial properties, it is also used to preserve food quality during storage

1. Natural Alternative to Antibiotics

What’s the problem with frequently using antibiotics? Broad-spectrum antibiotics can be dangerous because they don’t only kill bacteria that are responsible for infections, they also kill good bacteria that we need for optimal health.

2. Oregano Oil Fights Infections & Bacterial Overgrowth

Here’s the good news regarding the use of less-than-ideal antibiotics: there’s evidence that oregano essential oil can help to fight at least several strains of bacteria that cause health problems that are commonly treated with antibiotics.

• Dozens of studies confirm the fact that oregano oil can be used in place of harmful antibiotics for a number of health concerns.

Helps Reduce Side Effects From Medications/Drugs 

In recent years many studies have found that one of the most promising oregano oil benefits is helping to reduce side effects from medications/drugs. These studies give hope to people who want to find a way to manage the horrible suffering that accompanies drugs and medical interventions, such as chemotherapy or use of drugs for chronic conditions like arthritis.

4. Helps Treat Athlete’s Foot

One study found that a combination of heat, salt and use of essential oils (including oregano) had inhibitory effects against mycelia of T. rubrum and conidia of T. mentagrophytes, bacterial strains that commonly cause the fungal infection known as athlete’s foot. The researchers concluded that “Thermotherapy combined with essential oils and salt would be promising to treat tinea pedis in a foot bath.”

5. Helps Treat Digestive Issues (Including SIBO & Heartburn)

Several of the active compounds found in Origanum vulgare can help to aid digestion by relaxing the muscles of the GI tract and also helping to balance the ratio of good-to-bad bacteria in the gut. Thymol, one of oregano’s active compounds, is a similar compound to menthol, which is found in peppermint oil. Like menthol, thymol may help relax the soft tissue of the throat and stomach which can help to decrease GERD, heartburn and discomfort after eating.

6. Can Help Treat Parasites

One study found that when adults whose stools tested positive for enteric parasites (including Blastocystis hominis which causes digestive distress) supplemented with 600 milligrams of oregano for six weeks many experienced significant gastrointestinal symptoms.

Oregano Oil Is Helpful for Managing Inflammatory Conditions (Such as IBD or Rheumatism)

It retains its strong antioxidant capacity in both fresh and dry form. Due to its high concentration of antioxidants oregano essential oil can help reduce oxidative damage and help in preventing mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, and aging due its “free radical scavenging activities.”

How to Use Oregano Oil: Uses & Dosage Recommendations

This oil can be used topically, diffused or taken internally (only if it’s 100 percent therapeutic grade oil). Ideally, you purchase 100 percent pure, unfiltered, Certified USDA Organic oregano oil. (It’s also available as oregano oil softgels or capsules to take internally.)

Before using oregano essential oil on your skin always mix it with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or jojoba oil. This helps to reduce the risk for irritation and adverse reactions by diluting the oil. Mix 3 drops of undiluted oregano oil with a small amount of your carrier oil then apply topically by rubbing into the skin over the affected area.

Oregano oil uses:

• Natural Antibiotic: Dilute it with a carrier oil and apply it topically to the soles of your feet or take it internally for 10 days at a time and then cycle off.
• Battle Candida and Fungal Overgrowth: For toenail fungus, you can make a homemade antifungal powder that can be applied to your skin. Combine the ingredients with about 3 drops of oregano oil, stir and then sprinkle the powder onto your feet. For internal use, take 2 to 4 drops twice daily for up to 10 days.
• Fight Pneumonia and Bronchitis: For external infections, apply 2 to 3 diluted drops to the affected area; to prevent internal bacterial overgrowth, ingest 2 to 4 drops twice daily for up to 10 days.
• Fight MRSA and Staph Infection: Add 3 drops of oregano oil to a capsule or to the food or beverage of your choice along with a carrier oil; take it twice daily for up to 10 days.
• Fight Intestinal Worms and Parasites: Take oregano oil internally for up to 10 days.
• Help Remove Warts: Make sure to dilute it with another oil or mix it with clay.
• Cleanse Mold From the Home: Add 5 to 7 drops to a homemade cleaning solution along with tea tree oil and lavender.

How much oregano essential oil to take internally:

• Dosage will depend on the condition you’re treating. In capsule form, oral supplementation of emulsified oregano is typically around 600 milligrams daily (either taken in one or two doses).

Precautions When Using Oregano Oil

You may be asking, what limits does this oil have? However at this point, it’s not clear.

Key Points 

• Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an herb used to make this oil (oregano essential oil), which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
• Furthermore its benefits include: fighting bacterial infections, fungal infections, digestive problems, inflammatory conditions and tumor growth.