Oregano Oil: A Handy Home Remedy!

Oregano oil is prepared from the leaves and flowers of Oregano plants, also known as Oreganum Vulgare. Oregano is an aromatic plant, commonly used to flavor pasta and meat dishes and known for its versatility in the kitchen. Oregano oil is commonly found in the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean, keeping its usefulness in view, now it has been grown worldwide. The meaning of Greek name is "Delight of the Mountains."

Composition of Oregano Oil

In Oregano oil, the dominant compound is phenols which are natural phytochemical compounds, having beneficial antioxidant properties. Two most abundant phenols are thymol and carvacrol. 

Benefits of Oregano Oil

Oregano oil has wide-ranging health benefits, particularly for respiratory and immune disorder. It is also used to prevent and treat following infections such as:

• ·         Urinary tract infections (UTIs) 
• ·         Respiratory infections 
• ·         Yeast infections
• ·         Parasitic infections 
• ·         Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection

           

Side Effects of Oregano Oil

Whenever you use Oregano oil, you must be cautious towards few of the developments. Some people might experience stomach disorder when oil is injected. There are people who are allergic to plants from Mint, Lavender, Sage, Basil should avoid using this. Oregano oil isn’t advised for infants, children and pregnant women. Pregnant women could have miscarriage or premature delivery. 

Arthritis & Oregano Oil

Arthritis is used to mean any disorder that affects joints. It’s a chronic musculoskeletal disease and is one of the major causes of disability. Those who are suffering from this disease experience limitation in their mobility. If Oregano oil is massaged on the inflamed joints, the pain associated with arthritis can be controlled.

There’s a powerful combination of ingredients like flavonoids, phytochemicals and phenols in oregano oil. These chemical substances are very effective in fighting diseases. There exists a considerable amount of considerable amounts of vitamins, minerals and trace elements that strengthens your immune system.