Oregano is a condiment recognized for its taste, but oregano oil is a natural remedy for various ailments, especially to strengthen the immune system and relieve coughs, colds, to treat infections, relieve pain and prevent disease.
The oregano plant (Origanum Vulgare) has several properties. It contains carvacrol, a very potent natural antiseptic, as well as other elements that make it a great natural antibiotic and antioxidant.
Properties of oregano oil
This oil is recognized as a natural treatment against all types of infections .
It is a source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron and potassium, in addition to vitamins such as C and E. It also contains high levels of thymol and carvacrol, antioxidant phenolic compounds, as well as as various terpenes and rosmar nico acid.
Carvacrol is a natural antiseptic that has the advantage of attacking pathogens, which do not create resistance against it, as is the case with traditional medicines.
In addition, carvacrol is a component that is usually added to food to inhibit the growth of pathogens, to extend its useful life and improve food safety, as it helps eliminate bacteria.
Oil benefits
- Prevents and relieves infection symptoms
- It is antioxidant
- Strengthens the immune system
- It helps prevent certain diseases
- Relieves menstrual cramps
- Fights muscle aches, arthritis and low back pain
- It is antispasmodic and relaxing
- It is expectorant
- Improve allergy processes
Benefits of oregano oil for health
This oil helps fight all kinds of infections, whether their origin is bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Its effectiveness has been proven especially to combat the bacteria of salmonella, escherichia coli and staphylococci.
One of the great benefits of oregano oil is its antioxidant properties, which helps fight the action of free radicals that cause aging symptoms.
Oregano oil increases the body's resistance to bacteria that unbalance the intestinal flora and acts as an antibiotic that keeps infectious agents controlled, preventing various diseases.
It is considered a very effective remedy when the immune system is attacked by a virus, such as a flu, a cold, in case of respiratory infection or another disease caused by viruses or bacteria. In addition, it is expectorant.
The treatment with oregano oil is very good to relieve the pain of arthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel and for people suffering from allergies, as it reduces hypersensitivity, its main cause.
Natural remedies with oregano oil
Oregano oil has a dark yellow color and a very strong aroma, which is why some people prefer to use it at meals.
As a natural remedy, it can also be consumed alone, sublingually or topically. Some treatments with oregano oil are done by inhalation (aromatherapy).
Home remedy for flu and cold
Mix 4 or 5 drops of oregano oil in a glass of fruit juice and drink it in the morning. Take this remedy two or three times a day to eliminate flu and cold symptoms .
Homemade cough remedy
Mix 4 or 5 drops of oregano oil with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and drink this mixture several times a day to relieve cough and strengthen your immune system .
Homemade remedy for mushrooms
Dilute oregano oil with another oil, such as olive oil, soak a cotton ball and apply to the mushrooms several times a day. This is an especially effective remedy to eliminate foot and nail fungus .
Seen in Home Remedies, by Pedro, editor of the White Brotherhood
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