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Oregano oil

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Also known as: Wild marjoram oil
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Origanum vulgare

Oral Uses

  • Candidiasis RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antifungal; reduces yeast in intestine. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many months.

  • Common cold RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antibacterial and antiviral; enhances immune system; used for treatment. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Influenza RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antibacterial and antiviral; enhances immune system; used for treatment. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Sore throat RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antibacterial and antiviral; enhances immune system; used for treatment. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Yeast infection RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antifungal; reduces yeast in the body. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many months.

  • Cystic fibrosis RatingRating

    Oregano oil enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many months.

  • General infection RatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral; enhances immune system; used for treatment. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many months.

  • Action - Antiviral RatingRatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antiviral; fights virus. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many months.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil has antibiotic like properties. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take diluted oregano oil daily, containing 150-200 mg of carvacrol, in divided doses, 30 minutes before meals, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Athlete's foot RatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing 20-40 % of oregano oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Ringworm RatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing 20-40 % of oregano oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Vaginitis RatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antibacterial; it is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply oregano oil containing vaginal douche daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation containing 20-40 % of oregano oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil has antibiotic like properties. Apply a topical preparation containing 20-40 % of oregano oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRating

    Oregano oil is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing 20-40 % of oregano oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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