Uses for Essential Oils~Oregano

Most of us are familiar with oregano because we have a jar of it in our spice cabinets.  It is a spicier herb and is used frequently in Mediterranean and Italian food dishes (think pizza).  What most of us don’t know is that Oregano is a very nutrient dense spice, containing vitamin K, manganese, iron, fiber and calcium. With that being said you can imagine the benefits of Oregano essential oil.  It has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic, antiseptic and antiviral properties.  With common uses ranging from curing athletes foot to calming whooping cough.         

In your medicine cabinet, Oregano Oil can replace:

·         Tylenol or other pain relievers

·         Tums or other heartburn remedies

·         Dayquil or other cold medications

·         Pepto Bismal or other anti-nausea medications

·         Cepacol or other types of throat lozenges

·         Freeze Away or other wart removers

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Application Methods for Oregano Oil

·         Dillute 1:3 Use one part of Oregano oil and 3 parts carrier oil.  I always suggest fractionated coconut oil (Note: Oregano oil can cause skin irritation)

·         Diffuse or inhale aroma directly

·         Place 1-2 drops under the tongue or in a veggie capsule and take internally

·         Use as a flavoring for food

 
What’s even better? When using Oregano oil there are no side effects, no drug interactions, it is all natural and proven to be effective.

Watch for future posts on “recipes” that use Oregano oil, including an all natural sore throat spray and an Athlete’s Foot cream . Need a recipe sooner?  Leave a comment and I will post one right away! 

What do you use Oregano Oil for?