Oil of Oregano – Nature’s Powerful Antibiotic
When I feel a cold or infection coming on, Oil of Oregano is the first thing I reach for. Every since I started this practice (thanks to a tip from my local Health Food Store friend!), I have fended off every ‘bug’ that has passed my way! I also now take it with me on plane flights to ward off all those germs floating around in the recycled air. For prevention, I take one drop per day during the cold/flu season.
Don’t confuse Oil of Oregano with the spice found in your kitchen! The common ‘cooking’ oregano is usually Origanum Marjoram, while Oil of Oregano is derived from Origanum Vulgare.
Oil of Oregano contains 2 phenols called carvacrol and thymol, which have strong antimicrobial properties. Studies have shown that both of these compounds have significant effects on harmful microorganisms that cause many illnesses in humans. Both carvarcol and thymol act as free [...]
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