The oregano plant has been used in North America since its introduction from Europe. The plant is used for its aroma and flavor in many Mediterranean recipes. But did you know that Oregano has the power to heal, and disinfect.



Since ancient times, oregano has been used to benefit humanity. Its first recorded use was by the Assyrians back in 3000 B.C. Greek and Romans have used it for centuries. Despite its history, the western world has never used it for its powers until recently. The ancients obviously used it as a seasoning, but also used the entire stalk and roots to create oil for medicine to ward off infection and disease. In our western world, we are prescribed antibiotics at the slightest inkling of infection and disease. Over the years, people have spent enormous amounts of money, and time on these antibiotics to help our maladies. We have used them so much that there are now drug resistant microbes which modern medicine cannot cure. Drug resistance is not the only problem. Some people have allergies to antibiotics, causing deadly reactions. Drug toxicity is another deadly problem.

Enter oregano oil. It is herbal oil derived from certain species of the oregano plants. We must keep in mind that the oregano you buy at the grocery store or market is not the same as the medicinal type. The medicinal ‘type' is wild oregano. The herb is processed by a unique type of distillation which has been performed for thousands of years. The result is a pale brownish-yellow or amber looking oil which has a powerful and hot flavor. It takes up to 200 pounds of the herb to produce 2 pounds of oil. It is a powerful antioxidant, anti-venom cure, anesthetic, mucolytic-reducing mucus and fungi, and antispasmodic which suppresses muscle spasms. It is natures most powerful and effective versatile antiseptic.

Never take oil of oregano internally, and use it sparingly. There are many companies right now creating their own form of oil of oregano, beware. Most times they are using toxic additives and substituting the oregano with synthetic substance. Make sure you trust the company from which you acquire your oil. Real oil of oregano is worth the search. Ancient Greeks used it to cure trauma, open wounds, headaches, lung disorders, seizures and congestive heart failure. Since then, over the centuries, oregano has been used as a remedy for a wide range of lung infections, and colds. Today it is mostly used for colds, aching muscles, headaches, arthritis and toothaches. In the orient it is used for fever, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes and itchy skin.

The spice oregano grows wild on rocky or calcium rich soils, meaning it thrives on mineral-rich soils. The major mineral properties which oregano possesses are calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, copper, zinc, potassium and manganese. Its density of minerals makes it the richest plant sources for trace minerals in the world.

Here are a few of the ailments which can be cured with oil of oregano:

Acne, asthma, boils, burns, bruises, canker sores, colds, dandruff, diaper rash, frostbite, gum disease, impetigo, leg cramps, pneumonia, rosacea, sore throat, sport injuries, thrush, venomous bites, warts and wounds.