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Oregano<\/a>, a popular herb that you can easily grow in your garden to compliment your cooking such as sauces and pizzas, but did you know that it has many healing qualities that make this herb<\/a> truly one super herb to have in your essential oils collection.<\/p>\n Oregano is a member of the mint family and is closely related to marjoram; though their flavors differ greatly. However, when it comes to oregano sold in stores it may not always be true oregano it could be an imposter, such as marjoram or even Mexican sage.<\/p>\n Oregano has over 40 species but Origanum vulgare<\/i> is the purest form and the form that has the most therapeutic properties. Be sure when you are purchasing your oregano that it is pure oregano Origanum vulgare<\/i> or Thymus capitatus<\/i> which is grown in Spain.<\/p>\n The word oregano comes from Greek words \u201coros\u201d <\/i>meaning mountain and \u201cganos\u201d <\/i>meaning joy; giving oregano the meaning \u201cjoy of the mountain\u201d.<\/i><\/p>\n Oregano is a hardy and bushy plant that can grow up to 35 inches high or 90 centimeters. Its stem is straight and covered in hair. The leaves of the oregano herb are dark green in color and oval in shape reaching a length of 0.7-1.18 inches or 2-3 centimeters. Blooms cluster at the top of the oregano branches producing pink flowers. Oregano is a perennial herb as a strong scent which is said to be powerful, spicy and camphorous in smell.<\/p>\n Oregano has a rich history dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. If you look back at Hippocrates written work you will find that he wrote extensively about the many health benefits that he experienced through using oil of wild oregano.<\/p>\n Oregano has only made its way into Western culture in the last century. It has quickly made its way into many culinary recipes and many are starting to learn of the many other health benefits that it possesses.<\/p>\n The chemical make-up of oregano essential oil is quite diverse. Oregano is very high in phenols. These phenols are a natural phytochemical compound with high antioxidant benefits. Oregano contains many other powerful and helpful chemical compounds as well as other vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n The two most abundant phenols in oregano are Thymol <\/i>and Carvacrol, among others.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Oregano also contains vitamins A, C and E as well as the following minerals boron, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, niacin, potassium and zinc.<\/strong><\/p>\n All of these chemical compounds and vitamins and minerals combined together make a powerful super herb.<\/p>\n Oregano essential oil has many health benefits. Many of the known health benefits are associated with the immune and respiratory systems but the health benefits of oregano essential oil are not limited to these two areas of the body.<\/p>\n Due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties it makes oregano a great fighter of infections as well as a great cleaning agent. It has been known to help prevent and treat an assortment of infections.<\/p>\n It also helps to deter bugs as well as helping to relieve the pain and rash that can be associated with bug bites or rashes from allergic reactions.\u00a0Oregano also helps to heal many different types of skin conditions while helping to ease the aches and pains of muscles and joints.<\/p>\n It seems that the benefits to ones health through the use of oregano essential oils are almost endless; hence why oregano is a powerful super essential oil.<\/p>\n As an Anti-allergenic: <\/b>Due to oreganos sedative and anti-inflammatory properties it helps to decrease the hyper-sensitivity the body has towards external stimulants that cause allergies. This allows the user to reduce the severity of their allergic reaction.<\/p>\n Learn more:\u00a09 Essential Oils for Allergies<\/a><\/p>\n As an Anti-bacterial: <\/b>Oregano helps to protect the body against bacterial infections due to its anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. It helps to prevent infections in many of the body\u2019s systems such as the digestive system and respiratory system along with helping to prevent infections in the urinary tract or on the skin.<\/p>\n As an Anti-fungal: <\/b>Oregano helps to prevent fungal infection both inside and outside the body. It helps to not only prevent and protect the body from these infections but oregano also helps to heal the infection if it present in or on the body. This prevention and healing of fungal infections is due to the antiseptic and antibacterial properties that are present in oregano. Diluting oregano essential oil in a carrier oil and rubbing over the foot 2-3 times a day will help to relieve the symptoms and get rid of athlete\u2019s foot; adding a few drops to baking powder and sprinkling in your shoes will give added protection as well.<\/p>\n As an Anti-inflammatory: <\/b>Oregano helps to heal and soothe inflammation throughout the body. It helps to heal inflammation and pain which can be associated with a cold or flu but can also help heal a sore muscle from exercise or strain. It helps to increase blood circulation helping to reduce redness and irritation especially when applied topically.<\/p>\n As an Antioxidant: <\/b>Oregano is a very powerful antioxidant. Not only does oregano protect the body from free radicals but it also helps to repair the damage that was done by free radicals to the body. It also helps to slow down the aging process and helps to protect the body against muscle degeneration.<\/p>\n As an Anti-parasitic: <\/b>Oregano helps to keep parasites at bay, especially those that love to feed on the human body. When ingested oregano can help to get rid of and prevent internal parasites such as round or tape worms. When applied topically oregano helps to rid the body and prevent external parasites such as lice or mosquitoes from attacking. Oregano is found in many organic and natural bug sprays. Combining a drop of oregano essential oil with a carrier oil and placing it under the tongue and holding it for a few minutes before rinsing the mouth will help to treat parasites in the body.<\/p>\n As an Anti-viral: <\/b>Oregano helps to prevent and protect the body against viruses that can attack the system. It helps to strengthen the immune system to help prevent these viruses from being caught. It also helps to heal the body if a virus is caught; helping to increase production of white blood cells.<\/p>\n As a Digestive Aid: <\/b>Oregano helps to stimulate the digestive tract to increase the production of digestive juices. It also helps to increase the absorption of nutrients and enzymes as they move through the digestive system. Oregano will help to rid the digestive system of bacterial infections, toxins and other digestive discomforts that may arise. It also helps to reduce the inflammation that can sometimes arise in the stomach due to infection or other digestion ailments. Oregano also helps to reduce the production of gas in the stomach.<\/p>\n For Emotional Well-being: <\/b> Oregano is said to help a person let go. Helping a person to learn non-attachment, allowing the person to let go of the need to be right while not hurting or diminishing their pride. This allows the person to dive into life and go with the flow of it while allowing them to let go of common blocks that previously stood in their way. In other words it helps to calm the body and mind allowing a person to be more at ease with themselves and the world around them, allowing them to take life as it is without having to over think things.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a014 Uplifting Essential Oils for Energy & Wakefulness<\/a><\/p>\n As an Immune System Aid: <\/b> Oregano helps the body combat against infection and disease by stimulating the body to increase produce of white blood cells. These white blood cells are the body\u2019s natural defense against infection and disease so with the increased production of these cells not only can the body protect itself from getting infected it can also help to rid the body of the infection. Taking oregano essential oil orally or applying it topically to the chest can help to protect the body or rid the body of the infection or disease.<\/p>\n A Potent Insect Repellent: <\/b>Mixing oregano essential oil with a carrier oil or salver and rubbing over your body can help to repel insects. You can also up oregano essential oil in a spray to spray over your body as well. However, if you do happen to get a bug bite applying oregano essential oil directly to the bite will help to reduce itching and relieve the pain and inflammation associated with bug bites.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a07 Essential Oils for Bee Stings, Bug Bites & More<\/a><\/p>\n As a Menstrual Aid: <\/b>Oregano helps to not only regulate a woman menstruation but it also helps to delay the onset of menopause in women. With menstruation it helps to bring relief to the common symptoms associated with a woman\u2019s time of the month. With menopause it helps to relieve and reduce the side effects associated with it such as mood imbalances and hormonal shifts.<\/p>\n A Strong Respiratory System Aid: <\/b> Oregano helps to clear out the respiratory system during a cold by helping to loosen up and eliminate the build-up of mucus and phlegm in the respiratory system and sinuses. It also helps to soothe the throat and lungs which is very beneficial during coughing fits while trying to bring up the mucus and phlegm out of the lungs. Not only does oregano help to aid in respiratory system ailments it also helps to prevent them from occurring. Place a few drops of oregano essential oil in steaming water and covering your head with a towel will help to relieve the congestion and help to break up the mucus and phlegm in the lungs.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a05 Essential Oil Based Remedies for Sinus Infections<\/a><\/p>\n As a Skin Aid: <\/b>Oregano helps to aid in many skin ailments such as warts and skins tags, psoriasis and rashes. Due to oreganos anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties it makes sense why it is such a good healer and helper with skin problems. By simply applying oregano essential oil to the affected area topically can help to reduce the problems to the affected area. With warts and skin tags after a few days the wart will begin to shrink and the skin tag will fall off. With psoriasis the symptoms are greatly reduced; applying not only topically but ingesting can help to greatly reduce the symptoms. Oregano can also help to reduce itching caused by a rash helping to cool and control the itching. Oregano has been known to help with dandruff and acne as well. Helping to kill bacteria and moisturize the affect area.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a05 EO Recipes for Dry, Cracked & Flakey Skin<\/a><\/p>\n For Weight Loss: <\/b>Oregano not only helps to boost the immune system which can help in weight loss it also helps the body to get rid of unwanted body fat. In other words it helps to increase the amount of brown fat and muscle while help to decrease the amount of white fat that is deposited throughout the body.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a07 Essential Oils for Cellulite<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Oregano is not only amazing in pasta sauces and on pizza but the essential oil is great for other home uses such as healing to heal the body during a cold or helping to rid the body of a fungal infection.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Mix all the oils together in a dark bottle. Make sure it is mixed well and then apply to your feet or chest and back to help boost your immune system especially in cold and flu season or when you are feeling a little under the weather.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with veggies.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\nThe Origins of Oregano<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n5 DIY at Home Oregano Recipes<\/h1>\n
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