Oil Of Oregano: A Familiar Spice
It is interesting to note that all that pizza you love contains a strong medicine. Contained within the spice we call oregano is an oil of oregano. There are so many health benefits that go along with this oil. You wont be able to just eat more pizza to get results, however, you will need the concentrated version.
One use for oil of oregano is as part of colon cleansing. This oil has the ability to soothe and normalize the digestive system and results in detoxification of the colon and digestive tract. It creates an environment in the mucous membrane that lines our intestines that inhibits the growth of dangerous organisms such as fungi, viruses and bacteria.
This oil also contains valuable vitamins and minerals in addition to the Carvacrol and thymol found in it. This means nutritional value in addition to the antioxidant activities of these components. Antioxidants are important to support the immune system and help the body repair damage.
Many people have found the oil to be effective for indigestion when taken with liquids or placed inside a capsule. Oil of oregano also has been found to work much like antibiotics for fighting the toxic "bugs" we ingest by accident. While a spice may seem odd for indigestion, remember that this is a concentrated extract, not just a dried herb.
There is yet another use for oil of oregano. It heals skin conditions. It is very much useful in treating dandruff. You have to dilute the oil and mix it with lotion or shampoo and apply to the scalp. The reason is it is too strong to be applied directly. Many people have taken this oil internally and reported positive results on curing skin problems.
Oil of oregano can act as both an antihistamine and a decongestant. Allergy-suffers may find that taking oil of oregano opens breathing passages quickly and effectively. The oil can also reduce the symptoms of sinusitis.
Other benefits derived from the oil of oregano are reported as joint health improvements, as well as an increase in comfort and mobility. Additionally it may also alleviate the pain of migraine headaches for those who suffer from them. Make certain when purchasing the oil that there is a high level of Carvacrol, at least between 70% and 80%, as some of the cheap versions are lacking in this vital ingredient.
You will require concentrated oil of oregano to get the health benefits. One use for this oil is as part of colon cleansing with a product like Almighty Cleanse. This oil has the ability to soothe and normalize the digestive system and results in detoxification of the colon and digestive tract. It creates an environment in the mucous membrane that lines our intestines that inhibits the growth of dangerous organisms such as fungi, viruses and bacteria.
Published March 5th, 2008
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