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Oregano....The Mighty Virus Killer
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Oregano Oil May Protect Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Georgetown Researcher Finds ScienceDaily (Oct. 11, 2001) — (Washington, DC) – Oil from the common herb oregano may be an effective treatment against dangerous, and sometimes drug-resistant bacteria, a Georgetown researcher has found. Two studies have shown that oregano oil—and, in particular, carvacrol, one of oregano’s chemical components—appear to reduce infection as effectively as traditional antibiotics. These findings were presented at the American College of Nutrition’s annual meeting October 6 and 7 in Orlando, Fla. Harry G. Preuss, MD, MACN, CNS, professor of physiology and biophysics, and his research team, tested oregano oil on staphylococcus bacteria—which is responsible for a variety of severe infections and is becoming increasingly resistant to many antibiotics. They combined oregano oil with the bacteria in a test tube, and compared oregano oil’s effects to those of standard antibiotics streptomycin, penicillin and vacnomycin. The oregano oil at relatively low doses was found to inhibit the growth of staphylococcus bacteria in the test tubes as effectively as the standard antibiotics did. Another aspect of the study examined the efficacy of oregano oil and carvacrol, which is believed to be the major antibacterial component of oregano, in 18 mice infected with the staph bacteria Six of the mice received oregano oil for 30 days, and 50% of this group survived the 30-day treatment. Six received the carvacrol in olive oil, not oregano oil, and none survived longer than 21 days. Six mice received olive oil alone with no active agents (the control group) and all died within three days. A repeat study corroborated these findings, which demonstrates that there are components of oregano oil other than carvacrol that have antibiotic properties. “While this investigation was performed only in test tubes and on a small number of mice, the preliminary results are promising and warrant further study,” Preuss said. “The ability of oils from various spices to kill infectious organisms has been recognized since antiquity. Natural oils may turn out to be valuable adjuvants or even replacements for many anti-germicidals under a variety of conditions.” This study was sponsored by Waukegan, Ill.-based North American Herb and Spice. Georgetown University Medical Center includes the nationally ranked School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies, and a biomedical research enterprise. For more information, please visit http://www.georgetown.edu/gumc Georgetown University Medical Center (2001, October 11). Oregano Oil May Protect Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Georgetown Researcher Finds. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 18, 2012, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2001/10/011011065609.htm Oregano ....The Mighty Virus Killer! There is countless research that prove that Oregano is a potent bacterial and virus killer. I challenge you to research this for yourself. I have been using Oregano for several years and I can without a doubt tell you that it works. The following is a summary of the health benefits for oregano. As most of us know, an antibiotic prescription given at the doctor's office is useless against viral infections which is what causes colds and the flu. The flu virus mutates constantly. Although labs cook up an antiviral cocktail containing several previous flu viruses, chances are slim that those same viruses will attack again and thus your body will not have resistance to new ones lurking around the corner. In addition to that, the vaccine may be contaminated with toxic mercury or aluminum, which is added as a preservative. The stress caused by the actual shooting of this polluted concoction directly into the bloodstream can greatly hamper your immune system. (For more information from a well respected physician on this subject, please visit www.mercola.com and search "flu shot"). Daily doses (three drops three times a day) will help keep your immune system strong enough to fight off most cold and flu viruses. Should one sneak in, conduct a full frontal attack by getting lots of sleep, drinking plenty of water and taking frequent dosages of oregano oil to stop it in its tracks. Hepatitis and Herpes are two other viral infections which have responded well to treatment with Oregano oil. Oregano oil also works as an antibiotic, meaning it doesn't just protect against viruses but also against bacteria. It has been shown in lab tests to be as effective as one of the strongest antibiotics (Vancomycin) in killing staph, E.coli and other bacteria. It does this without creating mutant strains of drug resistant bacteria and it has none of the debilitating side effects of pharmaceutical antibiotics. For AIDS and cancer patients, diabetics and those bedridden in hospital, oregano oil is a defensive weapon against potentially deadly bacteria. It is easy to take and effective against many known forms of pathogens. North Americans suffer from a virtual epidemic of candida infection. Candida albicans is a form of fungus that occurs naturally in the gut. Antibiotics kill some of the good flora in the intestinal tract. This allows the candida to multiply unchecked. Candida feeds on sugar and refined grains. With the North American diet being high in both of these, candida quickly multiplies and ends up in the bloodstream. Nail fungus, thrush, skin disorders, vaginal yeast, allergies and chronic fatigue are only a few of the annoying symptoms caused by candida infection. Oregano oil is also effective to treat fungal infections. Oregano oil is a powerful antiparasitic. In studies done in Mexico it was shown to be effective against giardia, a water borne parasite that our Ontario readers may be familiar with. Pinworms and other nasty creatures that often inhabit our intestines are subject to termination by oregano oil. Travel in public carriers can be hazardous to your health even if no terrorists are aboard. The closed environment and recirculated air give a good guarantee that breathing the effluvia under such conditions will result in a vacation flu, just what you don't want. So carry your oregano oil with you on the plane, train or bus. When you arrive in those warmer climates you can avoid food poisoning and Monteczuma's revenge by taking a few drops before or after meals and by adding a drop or two to the water. Teeth and gums benefit greatly from oral application of oregano oil since it destroys the bacteria that form plaque and cause gum disease. You may put a drop or two under the tongue and then swish it around in your mouth before swallowing or put a drop on your toothbrush when you clean your teeth. Inflammation is a component of not only of many infections but also diseases, especially those involving joints and tendons. An article published in Phytotherapy Research describes how Oregano oil superseded anti-inflammatory drugs in reversing pain and inflammation and is nearly as powerful as morphine as a pain killer. It has the ability to penetrate the skin and reach as far as the sinovial fluid in joints. It may help to alleviate arthritis, carpal tunnel, sports injuries and even backache. Rub the oil on the skin to cover the affected area in addition to taking it internally. The Differences In Oregano Species......... There are many species of Oregano, but not all are as medicinal. Wild Oregano or Origanum Vulgare is the species Most used for its medicinal oil. Origanum comapctum is also used by many companies. The major constituents of O. compactum were carvacrol (49.52%), p-cymene (21.22 %) and -terpinene (14.21 %). it is important that Carvacrol be the main healing property.The Difference Between Oregano Vulgare and Origanum Comapctum Origanum vulgare, Oregano Oil of the oregano plant species best known for its distillate of oil of oregano, is found growing wild in the mountains of the Mediterranean. More true oregano oil is distilled from Origanum vulgare than any other species of Origanum. The wild mountain grown Origanum vulgare is a plant of the mint family and is used primarily for expressing essential oil of oregano. Origanum vulgare is not the herb commonly used in culinary applications. Origanum vulgare and Origanum compactum are the only two of over 40 species of oregano that essential oil is produced from. Origanum vulgare and Origanum compactum are considered to be the most aromatically and therapeutically beneficial oregano plants to render oil of oregano from. The essential oil of oregano is extracted from the dried flowering leaves using steam distillation. The other 38 plus varieties of oregano plants are not suitable for essential oil of oregano production. Neither of these plants are use to season foods with. Ironically the herb that is most known in Italian seasoning as oregano is actually marjoram (not oregano at all). Do not confuse the medicinal wild Mediterranean oregano for what is sometimes called oregano in the marketplace. What you find on the grocery store shelf is usually Spanish marjoram and does not share the true wild oregano's therapeutic qualities. Dried spices are often subjected to heat and chemicals, destroying their medicinal properties. Spice quality herbal products are not tested for their oil properties. Spice product is not tested as extensively as supplement quality Oregano. Rather than buy the spice at the supermarket, grow both varieties of Oregano. Then use your own fresh grown Oregano for healing and the other species for cooking. You can grow your own plants from seed. There are over 50 different Oregano species and most of them are not medicinal. Again make sure you buy the correct seed stock depending on your goal...cooking or medicinal purposes. One company who does sell Origanum Vulgare Oregano, the Medicinal Herb variety is Horizon Herbs at http://wwww.horizonherbs.com If you buy Oil of Oregano, make sure you are buying High Quality food grade Oregano that has been tested for its carvacrol content. This oil will also be tested for toxins and other contaminants. Steam distilling is the preferred method to retain the herb's medicinal properities. It is in the quality plant selection, drying process, and oil extraction process that makes the different in the quality of the oil and its medicinal qualities. Olive oil is used to dilute pure oregano oil because, in its pure form, the oil is far too caustic. This is primarily due to the predominant phenol carvacrol, which accounts for a large percentage of the composition of oregano oil. Please beware of taking the pure essential oil as it could harm you. It must be properly diluted to be effective and safe. Tests show that most people respond best to one part oregano to four parts olive oil. Extra strength products are not more effective. They are difficult for the body to assimilate and are extremely unpalatable as well as being potentially hazardous. Recently, the FDA has started to allow vendors of olive oil to make qualified statements concerning its health benefits. However, these benefits only occur when at least two tablespoons of oil are taken a day. Whether the edible oil is olive, flax seed, coconut, palm or hemp seed oil, the same intake level of two tablespoons daily is required to produce results. As an average dose of oregano oil is about nine drops (or one third of a milliliter) per a day, do not expect to derive any benefit from the edible oil that it is mixed with. Do ensure that the edible oil is fresh and certified organic to remove the possibility of rancidity or pesticide contamination. If you have a health challenge, you certainly don't need further assault from chemical contamination. The next cold you get---try Oregano instead and see the difference! Is Wildcrafted the ONLY Effective Oregano Product I have experimented over 25 some years using the expensive brands, as well as the less expensive brands when I was sick. I personally have gotten just as effective results using a high quality Oil of Oregano (but not wildcrafted) as from the expensive ones that say Wildcrafted Oregano is the only effective Oregano. I have tried brands that were useless when I couldn't wait to receive my preferred brand which is ordered either through New Sun or Nature's Sunshine. Again the oil of Oregano must be high quality oil not a junk brand. There is a huge difference in the quality of any essential oil. If heat or chemicals are used in the extraction of the oil.....it affects the medicinal quality of that product. If the Oregano is picked at the wrong time or the plants are unhealthy, the product will be less effective. If wildcrafted Oregano is not picked and extracted properly, it will not be effective. So wildcrafted or grown by a herb company is not the whole story. Most of the companies selling the wildcrafted, say any other brand is inferior. That is not true. Again it is in the quality of the Oregano product and its processing. I have used New Sun's Oregano Oil for years. I have always experienced effective results. What does effective results mean? You start to get sick or get sick...you take the Oregano...and you get well in a couple of days versus many days or weeks. You will feel your body overcoming the bacterial or virus infection. If your throat is sore, it will get better more rapidly. Listen to your body and pay attention. You may have to increase the dose depending on the severity of the infection. My regimen is to up my Vitamin C intake, Vitamins, fluids, and rest. I then use either Goldenseal/ Echinacea or Oregano. If I have been under stress such as in moving, I will add Immune 101 to boost my immune function. If it's a sore throat I gargle with my own mouth wash receipe that contains Tea Tree Oil. I am rarely sick and recover quickly with a immediate regimen of herbs. I live what I preach. This goes for everything from colds to bladder infections. Kate Freer One company who does sell Origanum Vulgare Oregano, the Medicinal Herb variety is Horizon Herbs at http://wwww.horizonherbs.com This is where I buy many of my personal herbs I grow. More Research Provided that the oregano essential oil being used is authentic and high grade, there is a great deal of scientific evidence to support its medicinal properties. Indeed, several studies have shown that oregano essential oil can inhibit or destroy many strains of bacteria, fungi, and parasites.One ambiguous study, published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology in 1999, compared 52 plant oils and extracts. Oregano essential oil was found to have significant antibacterial action against a wide number of bacteria including E coli, Staph, Salmonella enterica, and Klebsiella pneumonie, which is a pneumonia that frequently occurs in people with a weakened immune system. The following year, the Journal of Applied Microbiology published a study by Scottish researchers that showed oregano essential oil to be effective against 25 different bacteria. Other studies, such as the one done by researchers at the University of Tennessee in 2001, also showed oregano essential oil to have powerful antibacterial properties. Research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology in 1988 found oil of oregano to be an excellent antifungal, completely inhibiting the growth of the nine fungi tested. Since that time, numerous research studies have been published that repeatedly show the ability of oregano essential oil to kill yeast, including Candida albicans. In 2002, oregano essential oil was put to the test in an interesting study by researchers in Yugoslavia and the results were published in Nahrung. Among the 13 fungi tested were food poisoning, plant, animal, and human pathogenic species. Oregano essential oil high in carvacrol possessed the best and broadest antifungal properties. A small clinical trial published in 2000 examined the effects of oregano oil in adults with intestinal parasites. Of the 14 adult participants, 11 tested positive for the intestinal parasite, Blastocystis hominis, which is known to cause diarrhea, anal itching, and weight loss. The 11 test-positive participants took 600 mg of emulsified oregano essential oil daily for six weeks. Eight were completely free of the parasite and the remaining three participants had a reduction in parasitic presence and symptoms. Do not use oregano essential oil, either topically or internally, while pregnant. Nursing mothers should avoid applying the oil to their nipples, because it can be difficult to wash off and may be ingested inadvertently by their infants. During the weaning process, nursing mothers wishing to use a breast message oil that contains oregano essential oil as a method to reduce milk production should do so with caution and be sure that all the oil is removed before breast-feeding. Because of safety issues regarding breast milk and infant care, nursing mothers should always obtain the approval of an obstetrician and/or pediatrician before using oregano essential oil either topically or internally. Topically, oregano essential oil may be irritating to the skin, especially mucous membranes, and can cause burning. Therefore, it should always be suitably diluted, and according to Tisserand and Balacs, never applied topically to mucous membranes in concentrations greater than 1%. They also caution that people with damaged or very sensitive skin as well as children less than two years of age should not use the oil. Special care should be taken when using oregano essential oil internally, because many of the commercially available products are erroneously labeled and are not made from high grade oregano. In fact, many contain dangerous levels of thymol. Some experts caution that oregano essential oil should never be taken internally, while others suggest that it is safe for internal use provided that it is suitably diluted and its source and contents are verified; it must be extracted from high grade oregano and meet seven strict requirements. Internal use (swallowed or as a rectal suppository) should be highly restricted (ie, a few drops only of the pure essential oil per dose, and limiting duration of use to a few days to weeks) This is because essential oils represent highly concentrated extracts through distillation compared to the whole crude plant (essential oils have 100's of times more essential oil per drop due to purification, than does fresh or dried oregano herb) And although therapeutic in small, short term doses, these oils are toxic to liver, kidneys and the nervous system if taken in excess. Always be sure to use true oregano essential oil (containing less than 5% thymol) and not thymol oil, which should never be taken internally and used topically only with extreme caution after being diluted in a suitable carrier oil. People with any medical condition should use oregano essential oil only after consulting with a physician.
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