Oregano essential oil is the most powerful and versatile. Originally from the Mediterranean, it has been used for centuries as an important tool in traditional medicine. Here we will detail its extraordinary properties and will tell you how to make the most of its benefits.
Learn about its powerful components
Science tells us that what makes oregano so special is its high content of phenols which is up to 80 percent. The essential oil has antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiviral, general antiseptic properties and in particular, for the respiratory system as well as acting as a stimulant for the immune system.
Take precautions and make the best of it
It is one of the most potent and caustic oils so it should be used with caution, making sure of course, to use only Oregano pure oil, Therapeutic Grade.
- Topical use: it must always be diluted with a carrier oil, such as coconut. The recommended ratio for dilution is 3 drops of carrier oil per drop of oregano. In children or very sensitive people, dilute it even more.
- Aromatic use: it is ideal to use a diffuser, between 3 and 4 drops can be used. Adults and children can inhale it undiluted; pregnant women, preferably diluted.
- Internal use: Adults can ingest one or two drops in a vegetable capsule, preferably diluted with olive or coconut oil, or diluted in 4 ounces of liquid or a teaspoon of honey. Children may take it but it should be diluted even more, while children under 6 years should not ingest it.
In addition, you can use it in your kitchen, replacing very favorably - in flavor and nutrition - dry oregano (what's more, it helps in having a healthier digestion!).
Improve Your Health with Oregano Essential Oil
1) You can always have it at home as an emergency resource, emulating one of its most traditional uses for centuries. Used internally is a kind of natural antibiotic, and used topically it is excellent help for muscle pains, back joints, sciatica, carpal tunnel, bursitis, etc.
2) Boost your natural defenses. For this, it is excellent to use it in topical or aromatic form, and also ingesting a daily drop you will obtain a magnificent preventive protection.
3) It protects lungs and the respiratory system. Taken internally it is preventive and also of help when there is cough or any respiratory condition. It is useful to diffuse it into the air or inhale the steam produced by 4 drops of the oil in 1/2 cup of hot water. It also helps to apply it on the chest and back and then place a warm compress on the area.
4) It supports the fight against fungi, like the Candida. Considering the possible side effects of some antifungal medicines, the antifungal properties of oregano and its ability to strengthen our natural defenses are very good news, being useful both internally, as topically and aromatic.
5) When there are parasites. The internal use is excellent, ingesting from 2 to 4 drops, also topically, applied on the abdomen.
6) An effective bullet against muscular or joint pain, as we said in the first benefit of this list. You can find relief by applying it on the affected area and also on the abdomen and feet. As a resource for intense pain you can ingest a capsule with 3 drops of oregano and 3 of frankincense twice a day.
7) It prevents chronic inflammation. Perhaps you did not know, but now it is known that inflammation - a normal and necessary response of our body - can become generalized and chronic, thus predisposing us to heart, lung and bone diseases, cancer and even anger and aggressive behavior.
The good news is that by turning to healthy habits and taking advantage of essential oils like incense (inhaled, ingested and topically) and oregano (topically), we can avoid these threats.
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