Benefits of Oregano Oil

Oregano is a fragrant herb that is very commonly heard in terms of seasoning used in Italian cuisines. Many people know Oregano only as a seasoning but very few are aware of its amazing health benefits. Even the Oregano oil that is extracted from Oregano has immense health benefits and this is the reason it is used worldwide for the treatment of various diseases. People in the mediterrainian have been using oregano and its essential oil in treating various bacterial and fungal infections for a very long time. There are many diseases which can be treated successfully with oregano oil that could not be treated with the mainstream antibiotics.

What is oregano essential oil used for

As discussed earlier, wild oregano oil and the herb itself have been used in the west for a very long time in treating various stubborn diseases. Oregano oil is considered to be a very powerful antibiotic as well as antifungal. Stubborn bacteria like E-coli can be treated very well with the help of oregano oil. The fact about E-coli is very well known that once it enters the body of a human being, it does not get killed easily and oregano oil has shown positive results in significantly reducing E-coli bacteria from the human body. Some of the benefits of oregano oil is listed below

1. Powerful Antibiotic

As discussed above, oregano oil is a powerful antibiotic that is able to fight even the most irritating bacteria present in the human body and has been proved to be as effective as mainstream antibiotics without any side effects as it is totally natural.

2. Treats Small intestine bacterial overgrowth

SIBO or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth is a disease where the accumulation of bacteria occurs in the small intestine causing various gastrointestinal problems. Usage of Oregano oil has shown significant results in treating SIBO effectively which many powerful antibiotics couldn’t.

3. Powerful Antifungal

Many few would know that wild Oregano essential oil  has powerful antifungal properties and it can treat fungal infections very effectively that include yeast infections.

4. Powerful Antioxidant

One of the best properties of oregano oil is its antioxidant characteristics. It is a very well known fact that antioxidants are responsible to build a powerful immunity against cancer in the human body so it is very beneficial to use oregano oil as an antioxidant.

5. Powerful Anti-inflammatory

Various studies and their results have shown that the compound named Carvacrol present in Oregano acts as a very powerful anti-inflammatory and helps to considerably reduce inflammation in the human body as well as on animals.

6. Heal wounds

Various studies have shown that wild oregano oil uses its inherent properties to heal wounds quickly and naturally when applied on it. This is the reason many people amongst tribes have using it to heal wounds.

7. Acts as insect repeller

Both carvacrol and Thymol compounds present in oregano act as a powerful insect repeller. A test conducted in 2017 showed that oregano oil repelled ticks and mosquitoes.

8. Pain Killer

Oregano is a natural painkiller and has been proven on animals in a study. Also, in some parts in the west, people have been taking oregano to reduce muscle and joints pain because of its pain relieving characteristics.

9. Reduces weight

The carvacrol compound present in oregano helps to break down fatty tissues in the body thus removing excess fats and helps down in losing weight.

How to use oregano oil on your face

Oregano essential oil has antifungal properties and is also very good for your skin. It has an amazing aroma and applying it daily on your skin will always make you feel fresh and look young. Oregano oil is far better and more effective than dried oregano for applying on the face and skin. 

In order to make the most of the oregano essential oil, always make sure to dilute it before applying it directly on your face. The oil is loaded with vitamin A, C, E and K which act as a very good supplement for your skin. The oregano oil when mixed with olive oil gives amazing results to give your skin a fresh and blemish-free look.

How to use oregano oil for treating acne

Oregano oil can treat acne effectively provided you know how to use it in the right quantity. Always take a small amount of oregano essential oil nearly 1% to 2% and dilute it with some other essential oil. Take cotton balls and apply softly on the acne to get good results. For achieving better results. Repeat the process 2 to 3 times a day and continue for 2 to 3 weeks and you will see significant improvement on the acne. Application of oregano oil does not leave any acne marks after acne disappear.