Oregano oilcontains
high levels of
nutrientsin its leaves
Oregano oilcontains high levels of nutrients in its leaves
Oregano is a wonderful herb with many health-promoting properties.It is a warm and aromatic yet slightly bitter herb in the mint family.
A natural source of vitamins
The best quality is grown in a warm, dry climate. The name is derived from the Greek, meaning “mountain of joy” (ορος+γανος). Sunlight encourages the concentration of the essential oils that give this herb its flavor. Two other herbs are used in the same ways as common oregano but have different culinary and medicinal properties. Mexican oregano is a plant in the verbena family that has an even stronger flavor, while marjoram is a closely related plant that lacks the same essential oil content and has a different, gentler “mouth feel.”
Oregano has been gaining popularity as a natural remedy, though its use as a health-boosting herb is centuries old. It contains high amounts of Omega-3s, Iron, Manganese, and antioxidants.
Its Essential Oil is well known in natural health communities for its antibacterial properties, and it is even being studied by the mainstream medical community for its potential benefits. It is considered to be antibacterial, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral and immune stimulating.
Like the fresh herb, Oregano Oil has very high amounts of antioxidants. It is often used internally during illness, and externally for skin infections (including yeast) though it should be diluted before use. Due to potency, it is important to check with a qualified specialist or practitioner before using this or any other herb, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
A precious plant extract
Studies have shown its usefulness against candida albicans, aspergillus mold, staph infections, vaginal infections, pseudomonas and listeria. A study from the US Department of Agriculture showed that the essential oils presented antimicrobial activities against Salmonella and E.coli. Other research holds the same, stating that oregano oil is such a powerful antimicrobial that it can be used to preserve food. Studies from the Department of Food Science at the University of Tennessee and the University of the Algarve found that similar results for oregano’s antibacterial action on pathogenic germs.
A recent study from the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University Medical Center, stated the following in regard to the role of essential oils for infections:
New, safe antimicrobial agents are needed to prevent and overcome severe bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Based on our previous experience we postulated that herbal essential oils, such as those of origanum oregano oil offer such possibilities.
Herbs Hellas’s oregano plant is among the best for oil production. Here is an official analysis and certification of our product: