Oregano
Oregano, also called “Delight of the Mountains,” has been used for over 2500 years. It has four main unique and specific benefits: antifungal, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, antioxidant. Oregano has a strong, herbaceous, warm, spicy aroma. It also has sedative and anti-inflammatory properties which helps to calm down hyper-reactions in the body towards external stimuli, which can reduce the severity of a reaction to the body’s reaction to external stimuli.
Oregano has been proven in scientific studies to kill off Candida. It has been shown to kill off bad bacteria and viruses in your system. Because it only goes after the bad invaders, it does NOT have an inhibitory effect on the healthy, necessary flora in your intestines and stomach. Oregano essential oil stimulates the production and function of white blood cells, the body’s main line of defense. It is also great at combating many types of parasites in and outside the human body. Oregano oil can act as an expectorant and sooth inflamed lungs and the throat, supporting the respiratory system.
Oregano is highly celebrated for its powerful anti-oxidant properties because it protects you from damages done to the body by free radicals (oxidants), and it neutralizes the free radicals, while repairing the damage already done. This slows down the aging process. More specifically, oregano essential oil contains phenols, a powerful form of antioxidant that literally scours the body and eliminates those free radicals that cause disease.
Many have had success using oregano to help expel excess gas, remove warts and skin tags, relieve menstrual discomfort, encourage a general feeling of well-being, and promote a sense of security. Oregano is one of the oils used in the Raindrop technique.
Oregano pairs well with bergamot, cedarwood, cinnamon, chamomile (German and Roman), clove, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, lavender, lemon, marjoram, myrrh, orange, pine, rosemary, tea tree, and thyme.
CAUTION: Because it is considered a hot oil and is so spicy, it is highly recommended for most people to dilute with a carrier oil. This oil is high in phenols and may irritate the nasal membranes if inhaled directly from the bottle or when applied neat (without a carrier oil).
Oregano Overview
Usage:
Diffuse or directly inhale.
Dilute and apply 1-2 drops on location, chakras, and/or Vita Flex points.
May use neat in Raindrop Technique.
For use as a dietary supplement, put a few drops with an edible carrier oil into a capsule and swallow with water.
Suggested Dilution Ratio:
20-80: Dilute 1 part essential oil to 4 parts carrier oil before applying to skin or taking internally.
Body Systems Affected:
Antiaging
Anti-inflammatory
Immune / Anti-infectious
Caution:
High in phenols, Oregano may irritate the nasal membranes or skin if inhaled directly from the diffuser or bottle or applied neat.
It is highly recommended that you use a carrier oil with Oregano when used topically or taken internally.
ADDITIONAL NOTES & DISCLAIMERS:
Refer to a trusted reference guide for specific information on proper usage information specific to your concerns. Use proper judgement and seek the advice of your health care provider. Essential Oil usage for serious issues is not a substitute for professional care, but rather another way to support your body and help bring it back to balance.
Information obtained here is meant for educational and informational purposes ONLY, and to motivate and empower you to make your own wellness journey based on your own research and partnership with your healthcare provider.
The statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.