I vividly remember my mom calling out to me to go outside in our garden and pick her a handful of fresh Oregano. She used it often to make her sauce and meat dishes taste even better. I remember when my kids were babies and sometimes would suffer tummy issues and things like constipation – In a flash my mom created her healing concoction which always included the versatile herb we call Oregano.
If anyone had told me back then, that Oregano Oil was super potent and powerful with many benefits for overall health and wellness, I would have thought they were talking about it in connection to food! I wasn’t aware of how many amazing healing qualities it has.
Fast forward today, this Essential Oil is one of my staples. Like Frankincense and Lavender it’s become a real essential in my life.
It’s been around for over 2500 hundred years. Hippocrates wrote about oil of wild oregano, singing its praises as a cure for digestive ailments, skin conditions and respiratory diseases. There’s also evidence that in ancient Greece, Oregano Oil was used for headaches, wounds, snakebites, spider bites and the common cold.
These days, Oregano Oil is considered to be antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-allergenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-parasitic. (Now that’s alot of “anti”)
I’m sharing 14 ways you can use Oregano Essential Oil for fighting infections and naturally healing your body. (And just to be clear – there’s a lot more than just these 14!)
AMAZING USES FOR OIL OF OREGANO
Warts and Skin Tags: Apply one-drop morning and night using a Q-tip applied to the affected area. Do this for a few weeks (or for some, just a few days) and the warts will shrink and the skin tags will fall off.
Psoriasis and Eczema: Mix with a carrier oil (like Coconut, Sweet Almond or Olive Oil) and apply topically twice a day. There’s medical evidence that drinking a glass of water twice daily with 2 – 6 drops of Oregano Oil helps with the symptoms of psoriasis.
Natural Insect Repellent: Mix a few drops in a carrier oil and rub over your skin to repel those nasty bugs. You can also mix Oregano Oil with water in a spray bottle to create your own insect spray. Shake it up well before using because the oil will separate a bit in the water.
Teeth and Gum Infections: Rub a few drops of Oregano Oil into your gums to fight an infection. It’s great to help keep your teeth clean, and fights gingivitis. Some of my DIY friends use it for mouthwash, (I prefer using Peppermint and Clove for that)
Sore Throat, Flus and Colds: Add one or two drops of Oregano Essential Oil to a glass of water or juice and drink it. (My daughter didn't like the taste, so she puts a drop in an empty capsule and takes it that way)
It tastes terrible! Even if you love Italian food, It has a much more potent taste in oil form, so be prepared!
Arthritis: Dilute with a carrier oil and rub onto painful joints to decrease swelling.
Dandruff: Add a few drops to your regular shampoo being mindful to keep the shampoo and Oregano Oil out of your eyes.
Athlete’s Foot: Dilute with a carrier oil and apply directly 2-3 times a day.
Nail Fungus: Soak hands or feet in a basin of water with a few teaspoons of Oregano Oil added. You can also rub diluted oil (1 drop of oil in a teaspoon of carrier oil) directly onto your nails.
A friend of mine had a nail infection on her big toe; she used different creams and medications for months. Nothing was helping. The only thing that worked to finally get rid of it was Oil of Oregano. After applying it daily for two months it completely vanished!
Relieve Sore Muscles: Dilute with massage or carrier oil, then gently massage on the affected area. Repeat up to three times a day.
Treat Parasites: Combine 1 drop of Oregano oil with 1 drop of a carrier oil. Place under the tongue and hold it for a few minutes before rinsing the mouth with water. Repeat up to four times a day.
Acne: Dip a Q-tip into the oil and apply directly to the acne. The oil will kill the bacteria and reduce the inflammation. For the very best results, do this twice a day; morning and night immediately after washing your face.
Ringworm: To kill ringworm, apply 3 to 6 drops of Oregano Oil to the effected area.
Fungus and Mold: Mix with water and spray the shower to prevent fungus and mold from growing. This also works in other warm, humid areas of your home.
Easy Peasy Ways To Use:
#1 In Your Diffuser
#2 Diluted and Taken Orally
#3 Diluted and On Your Skin
This is an amazing Essential Oil to use when you’re sick, or doing a Cleanse. Whether you’re applying it topically, ingesting it, or diffusing it – It’s an oil that in my books helps us live healthier!
Words of Caution
Oregano Oil is a “hot” oil. What this means is that it can burn or cause some irritation when used undiluted. I use Oregano Oil a lot on myself, and it's the main Oil in Raindrop Therapy. Many people that I work with do not have any issues when I apply Oregano Oil undiluted on their feet – Some people do feel it “burning” a bit when I apply on their back. This is why I ALWAYS have a Carrier Oil with me so that I can mix it and relieve any feelings of heat or irritation to the skin. When using Oregano oil “neat” (undiluted) apply carefully with a Q-tip and do not spread it beyond the affected area. For most applications, my recommendation is that it should be diluted for all but spot treatments (such as warts, skin tags or acne).
Anyone with an oregano allergy should not use oil of oregano. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid oil of oregano, as it has not been tested in pregnant women. Always talk to your doctor before trying a new supplement or remedy.
Another MUST HAVE when using “Hot Oils” like Oregano, Clove and Peppermint….
In order to effectively use Essential Oils, you might need to dilute them in another oil so that they can be easily spread or massaged on the affected area. These oils; Coconut, Sweet Almond, Olive, are called “Carrier” oils.
There are many groundbreaking studies being done with Oregano Oil. It’s widely known (and used) to treat Candida. It’s been shown to kill e coli. Another recent medical study showed that it can also shrink tumors and is an effective, natural treatment against different types of cancers.
If you haven’t yet added Oregano Essential Oils to your Healthy, Natural Wellness Cabinet… You might want to – I think you’ll be happy with the results! Please leave a comment below, and share if you've used Oregano Oil and how it works for you! Please share the love, like us on facebook and pass this along to anyone who you think might get some value from it.
Love this quote by Buddha....
To Your Great Health and Happiness Always, Rosemary
P.S. When you’re buying Oregano Oil, make sure it’s high quality! This, along with Lemon Essential Oil is one of the safest Essential Oils to ingest, and so I strongly suggest doing your own research. As you probably know I am a Young Living Oily Addict and cannot say enough great things about my experiences so far.
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Hey Rosemary, very informative content you have shared. It is time for us to take back our health. Aren't we tired seeing our families fighting for their health? Oregano is a plant with outstanding health benefits and for our day to day well being. Believe me oregano oil is what I will never lack in my house. We use oregano oil daily, right down to even our laundry and it is quite amazing what oregano has done for me and my family. There are tons of ways to use oregano oils for our day to day well being. Oregano oil can be used to cure so many illnesses due to its Anti-fungal, Antibacterial, Anti Parasite and Antiviral, Antioxidant, Emenagogue and Anti-allergenic benefits. I even make sure oregano is present is some of my meals. Not the oil but some chopped leafs of oregano in salads or pastas. Oregano is my own doctor and it's been great all along.
Posted by: Daniela - Oregano Essential | 04/09/2018 at 03:57 AM