When people think of this herb they usually think of Italian food. While it is definitely a spice that is a key ingredient in many Italian dishes, there is way more to it. Oregano is a herb from the mint, or Lamiaceae family. People have used it for thousands of years to add flavor to dishes and to treat health conditions. It features in the Mediterranean diet. The Greeks and Romans associated oregano with joy and happiness. The essential oil is especially versatile. Oil manufacturers dry the leaves and stems, then steam-distill the plant matter to extract as many compounds as possible.
The primary chemical component of Oregano is carvacrol, a phenol that possesses antioxidant properties when ingested. Due to its high phenol content, caution should be taken when inhaling or diffusing Oregano essential oil; only one to two drops is needed. It is also a very hot oil, so dilution is necessary for most topical applications.
I have a friend whose boyfriend wears boots for work everyday. For years, he has suffered with a foot fungus, specifically on his toes. Apparently, it was so bad that his toenails were completely fused to his toes, making it impossible to clean them and very hard to trim them. He never went barefoot or wore flip flops because he was embarrassed. Enter Oregano essential oil. After 2 applications, it was completely cleared up. After over two decades of fungus and embarrassment he was totally blown away by the incredible transformation. He now uses Oregano preventively twice a day just to make sure the fungus never returns.
How Can I Use Oregano Essential Oil?
This oil can be used all the ways. Topically, aromatically and internally.
Topically: Diluted with a carrier oil and applied to your skin.
Aromatically: Add 1-2 drops to your diffuser or inhale from the bottle.
Internally: If a bottle has supplement facts it is safe to take internally. Add several drops (2-3) to a veggie cap or add 1 drop (or less) to food recipes.
Main Properties of Oregano Essential Oil
Antibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability to reproduce.
Anti-Fungal: medicines that kill or stop the growth of fungi (the plural of fungus) that cause infections.
Antiseptic: substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms.
Antiviral: medications that help your body fight off certain viruses that can cause disease. Antiviral drugs are also preventive. They can protect you from getting viral infections or spreading a virus to others.
Rubefacient: a substance for external application that produces redness of the skin.
Top Uses & Instructions
Bacterial & Viral Infection
Take 1-3 drops in a veggie capsule with 1 drop of coconut oil.
Warts
Apply directly to wart with a toothpick, avoiding surrounding skin.
Candida & Staph Infection
Take 1-3 drops in a veggie capsule with 1 drop of coconut oil.
Pneumonia & Whooping cough
Diffuse 1-3 drops and apply 1-2 drops diluted on the bottom of feet.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Massage 1 drop heavily diluted into the affected area. Take 1-3 drops in a veggie capsule with 1 drop of coconut oil.
Strep Throat/Tonsillitis/Sore Throat
Gargle 1 drop on 3oz of water. Take 1-3 drops in a veggie capsule with 1 drop of coconut oil.
Cooking
Add a little flavor to your favorite Italian cuisine with some Oregano essential oil. Oregano oil is spicy and herbaceous and will add the perfect hint of flavor to spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, roasts, and much more. When your Italian recipes call for ground oregano, simply replace it with one drop of Oregano oil for a delicious seasoning. One drop of Oregano oil can replace one tablespoon of ground oregano. (sometimes I just dip a toothpick in the oregano oil and stir that in the sauce)
Enhance your meals by adding some Roasted Marinara Sauce infused with Oregano and Basil oils. You will be amazed at how something so delicious can be so easy to make. This simple and useful essential oil recipe does not include added sugars and is a delicious way to incorporate the many health benefits of tomatoes into your everyday food selections. This delicious sauce pairs well with pasta, pizza, breadsticks, and much more.
Roasted Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
2 pounds Roma tomatoes, halved
1 onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves
Olive oil
Sea salt
Pepper
1 drop Basil oil
1 toothpick Oregano oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Place sliced tomatoes, onions, and garlic on baking sheet.
- Add a generous amount of sea salt, pepper, and olive oil to top of tomatoes and onion.
- Cook for one to two hours or until tomatoes and onions begin to darken around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to the food processor or blender. (you can mash it yourself if you need to)
- Pulse until sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Add Basil and Oregano oil and stir.
Other Uses
Athlete’s Foot
Calluses
Canker Sores
Carpal Tunnel
Control Issues
Ebola
Fungal Infections
Intestinal Parasites
MRSA
Nasal Polyps
Plague
Ringworm
Bonus Recipes
Immunity Booster Shot
2 drops Oregano
1tsp raw honey
Juice of 1 lemon
1 inch piece fresh ginger
2tbsp water
Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Serve in a shot glass in the morning.
Minty Herb Mouthwash
1 drop Oregano
5 drops Peppermint
2 drops Cinnamon
2 cups spring water
Combine all ingredients in a clear glass bottle. Shake well to mix. Swish 2 tsp for 30 seconds and spit. Use it daily.
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Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, face, and sensitive areas.