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The Benefits of Oregano & Wild Oregano Oil
by Jennifer Good     Oregano is an herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for culinary purposes for centuries. The ancient Greeks must have understood its value as their name for the herb translates into "joy of the mountain." If you use the herb, you may not be surprised to find that it's more than just a way to spice up your meal. Besides being prized for its flavor it also considered to have many healthy benefits as well.
Perhaps one of the most noteworthy traits of oregano is its antioxidant properties. Did you know that oregano has been shown to have over 42x the antioxidant activity of apples, 30x higher than potatoes, and 12x more than oranges?1 It is also rich in vitamins and nutrients such as potassium, zinc, iron, protein, calcium, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B3, B6, C and E.
But that's the small stuff!
What interests scientist about this herb is not what is found in the farm grown oregano you add to your favorite pasta, but the remarkable properties found in the oil that is made from the leaves and flowers of the wild oregano plant that grows naturally in the mountainous Mediterranean regions. As antibiotic use has grown, holistic healers have been searching for more natural alternatives to treat infection related diseases and illnesses.
Wild oil of oregano has been shown to have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Most notably, its ingredients, thymol and carvacol, can help inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria and fungus, such as ones that can cause food-borne illnesses.2 In fact, studies have shown that oregano oil appears to reduce infection as effectively as traditional antibiotics.3
It has been proven useful as an antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agent rivaling even pharmaceutical antibiotics such as streptomycin, penicillin, vancomycin, nystatin, and amphotericin in its ability to eliminate microbes. Remarkably, Oil of Oregano accomplishes this without promoting the development of drug resistant strains and other problems often attributed to the use of standard antibiotics. In addition to this already impressive list of abilities, Oil of Oregano is also a powerful parasitic expellant.
Some common infectious ailments that wild mountain oregano oil may help improve are respiratory problems, psoriasis, eczema, Athlete's foot, yeast infections, and harmful organism infestations.4 In addition, a study from the US Department of Agriculture showed that oregano essential oils presented antimicrobial activities against Salmonella and E. coli.5
Again, what's important to note about oregano oil is that most of what you'll find in traditional grocery stores is not actually wild Mediterranean oregano. The two varieties that offer health benefits include Thymus capitatus, which grows in Spain, and origanum vulgare, which grows throughout the rest of the Mediterranean region. Look for certified organic wild mountain oregano oil in liquid form.
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