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Oregano Oil is an Effective Remedy

Oregano Oil is an effective remedy that should be in everyone’s medicine cupboard. The active ingredients in Oregano Oil are Carvacrol, Thymol, Terpenes, and Rosmarinic Acid. Carvacrol is very effective against E-coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and Candida Albicans.

Oregano Oil is an Effective RemedyAuthor Cass Ingram writes about Oregano Oil in his book, The Cure is in the Cupboard. “Wild oregano is the premier natural antiseptic. It possesses vast microbial-killing powers. Every microbe against which it is tested succumbs to it. … The medicinal oregano is different from the type usually found in the garden. It is also different than the commercial spice, which is often only a small percentage of true oregano!” According to research (Georgetown University 2004), it even destroys antibiotic-resistant super-germs. Plus, there is no evidence of bacterial resistance, a property unheard of in today’s pharmaceuticals.

In 1966, a study published in Medical Science Research found that Oil of Oregano destroyed viruses. RNA and DNA viruses – including the types that cause shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes – were obliterated when exposed to the oil. Apparently, Oil of Oregano shattered the viruses’ outer coatings. Other studies on bacteria indicate that potent phenols of Oil of Oregano are responsible for this viral cell-wall disintegration. And yet, the oil is harmless to human cells.

Oregano Oil may be used regularly, just remember to drink plenty of pure water when taking it to flush out toxins left from dead pathogens. You can divide your body weight in half as a rule of thumb, and drink that many ounces of water each day to promote good health. For example, if you weigh 180 lbs, drink 90 ounces (about 11 cups) of water throughout the day.

Oil of Oregano is a potent lymphatic tonic, increasing lymph flow, whether used topically or internally. The cleansing power of spice extracts is capable of destroying noxious cells, including viruses, parasites, bacteria, and fungi. Oxidation destroys noxious germs and potential cancer cells. Greek investigators, published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, determined that oil of wild oregano even destroyed human cancer cells. While spices may oxidize or destroy pathogens, amazingly, they also act as antioxidants for human cells, specifically for the fats of the human cell membranes.

Spice extracts stimulate metabolism, which enhances lymph flow. The lymph vessels/organs serve to gather and eliminate a wide range of harmful agents, including noxious germs, cancer cells, toxic chemicals, and harmful proteins. The liver is a type of lymphatic organ.

Even Viruses are not immune to the oil’s germicidal action. In 1966, a study published in Medical Science Research found that Oil of Oregano destroyed viruses. RNA and DNA viruses – including the types that cause shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes – were obliterated when exposed to the oil. Apparently, Oil of Oregano shattered the viruses’ outer coatings. Other studies on bacteria indicate that potent phenols of Oil of Oregano are responsible for this viral cell-wall disintegration. And yet, the oil is harmless to human cells.

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Health Journalist, Bill Sardi, titled, “Oil of Oregano Rivals Modern Antibiotic Drugs.” “The growing problem of antibiotic resistance has health authorities concerned. Already various germs are showing resistance to vancomycin, particularly to intestinal bacteria (Enterococcal species) among hospitalized patients. [Southern Medical Journal, Volume 94, August 2001] Vancomycin is considered to be the most potent antibiotic available and is withheld from use as a drug of last resort. Vancomycin costs about $16 per pill versus about $1 for the purest-strength oregano oil. Drug resistance does not develop against naturally-occurring antibiotics such as garlic and oil of oregano.”

Oregano Oil is an effective remedy that should be in your medicine cupboard.

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Oregano Shown to be the Most Powerful Culinary Herb

(NaturalNews) If you love Italian food, then you are most likely enjoying the bountiful benefits of oregano. Research is showing that oregano tops the list as the most potent culinary herb on the planet. This tasty herb contains many minerals like copper, niacin, and beta-carotene, as well as other nourishing nutrients.

Oregano Shown to be the Most Powerful Culinary HerbAccording to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the herb with the highest antioxidant potency is oregano, which has 3 to 20 times more antioxidant activity than the other herbs studied. Ounce for ounce, oregano is one of the most antioxidant dense foods, having 42 times the antioxidant activity as apples, 12 times more than oranges, and 4 times more than blueberries.

Oregano (as well as many other flavourful herbs including basil and rosemary) contains rosmarinic acid. This strong antioxidant helps to prevent cell damage caused by free radicals, reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, atherosclerosis, and premature aging. It is also an anti-inflammatory and a study published in the Clinical and Experimental Allergy, June 2004 showed that the oral administration of rosmarinic acid is an effective treatment for allergic asthma.

Oregano is also known to be rich in antibacterial properties, including the oils thymol and carvacrol. Research shows that these two compounds inhibit the growth of many kinds of bacteria.

Studies in Mexico have shown that oregano can help to clear giardia more effectively than Tinidazole, which is the usual drug given to treat this condition. Giardia is a common bacteria ingested through food. It can cause everything from mild digestive problems to very serious illnesses.

Researchers at the University of Ogden, Utah have found that oregano essential oil can effectively fight streptococcus, which can cause pneumonia and other infections of the upper respiratory system.
Studies have also revealed that Oil of Oregano can stop the growth of harmful bacteria such as E. Coli and salmonella. Some restaurants even put some drops of Oregano Oil in salad bars to protect them from dangerous bacteria settling into the food.

This amazing super herb can also destroy viruses and fungi, which is why it oregano oil is often used during anti-Candida (fungi) cleanses.

Raw Spaghetti

Now that you are aware of the incredible powers of oregano, perhaps you are ready to create a super herb super dish. This raw spaghetti is full power as none of the ingredients have been heated so they are in full tact.

10-12 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes to soften.
A handful of fresh oregano or a spoonful of dried.
2 large fresh tomato
1 large red pepper
1-2 stalks of celery
1 clove garlic
(4-5 fresh basil leaves)

Blend all of the ingredients into a blender and pour on top of long strips of courgette and carrots.

About the Author
Sheryl is a kinesiologist, nutritionist and holistic practitioner.
Her website younglivingguide.com provides the latest research on preventing disease, looking naturally gorgeous, and feeling emotionally and physically fabulous. You can also find some of the most powerful super foods on the planet including raw chocolate, purple corn, and many others.

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