Oregano is a healing herb and natural anti-biotic

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Oregano is a healing herb and natural anti-biotic

Tuesday, April 03, 2012 by: Dr. Jockers

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(NaturalNews) Oregano is a wonderful, aromatic herb that is native to the

Mediterranean. It is thought to have originated in the mountainous regions

of Greece, Turkey and Italy. It was named by the Ancient Greeks " Mountain

Joy. " Oregano is one of the most powerful healing herbs and natural

anti-biotics ever studied.

Oregano has a warming and aromatic flavor to it. It can be very hot and

bitter at times when it is picked fresh. The bite usually wanes as it is

dried. Oregano became a staple of Italian-American foods. American soldiers

who were stationed in Europe during World War II brought oregano back as the

" pizza herb. " It was soon used in more popularity in pastas, grilled/roasted

veggies, meat & fish. It is also popularly used in meat marinates and salad

dressings.

Oregano Oil is an extraordinarily powerful natural anti-biotic. Oregano has

been found in a recent study to be significantly better than all of the 18

currently used anti-biotics in the treatment of MRSA staph infections. The

strong phenol anti-oxidants destroy pathogenic bacteria, viruses and yeasts.

Incredible anti-oxidant capacity

This super herb is very rich in anti-oxidant phytochemical flavonoids and

phenolic acids. It is the third highest herb in oxygen radical absorbancy

capacity (ORAC) with an impressive score of 200,129. Oregano is one of the

world's greatest sources of the powerful phenol component thymol. Thymol is

great for improving digestive function as well as destroying harmful

microbes.

The USDA ranks oregano's antioxidant capacity anywhere from 3 to 20 times

higher than any other herb. Oregano has four times the antioxidant power of

blueberries, 12 times that of oranges and 42 times greater than apples.

Oregano oil has been classically used as a disinfectant, an aid for ear,

nose, & throat/respiratory infections, candida, and any sort of bacterial or

viral conditions. Additionally, it works to suppress inflammatory mediators

and cancer cell production. Oregano oil is more potent than the dried herb;

however, the dried version still contains many powerful health benefits.

Studies have shown that carvacrol, a phenol anti-oxidant within oregano has

powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activity when applied to food

or taken in supplement form. Oregano also contains rosmarinic acid which has

very strong cancer fighting properties.

Use dried oregano on vegetables, meat dishes and salads. Oregano oil can be

used as an aromatic essential oil and/or as a medicinal. Simply put a dash

behind your ear and a dash on your neck. Strong oregano oil may burn a

little but will wear down in a few seconds. One could also ingest oregano

oil - 1-5 small drops in a glass of water as it is particularly strong.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.naturalnews.com/034895_oregano_antioxidants_herbs.html

http://www.naturalnews.com/027333_oregano_parasites.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregano

About the author:

Dr. Jockers owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Ga. He

is a Maximized Living doctor. His expertise is in weight loss, customized

nutrition & exercise, & structural corrective chiropractic care. For more

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