Oregano Oil

Also known as:  Kekuk Yaguh (in Turkey)

Oregano Oil is the Aromatic Oil consisting of Volatile Oils derived from the leaves and flowering heads of Oregano (Origanum vulgare and Origanum heracleoticum species).  It is usually produced by the steam distillation process.

The Origanum vulgare species is believed to be the superior species of Oregano for use in the preparation of Oregano Oil as this species contained much higher quantities of the two most active constituents - Carvacrol and Thymol.

Digestive System

 Oregano Oil (consumed orally) is claimed to alleviate Colitis.  ^[1]

 Oregano Oil (consumed orally) is claimed to alleviate Diarrhea.  ^[2]

 Oregano Oil (consumed orally) is claimed to alleviate Gastritis.  ^[3]

Immune System

 Oregano Oil (consumed orally) may alleviate Allergies.  ^[4]

 Oregano Oil may alleviate many types of Bacterial & Viral Diseases (due to its ability to inhibit/kill a wide range of Detrimental Bacteria and Viruses).  ^[5]

 Oregano Oil (applied topically or ingested orally) may inhibit (and may sometimes kill) many types of Bacteria - Detrimental including:  ^[6]

 Bacillus cereus  ^[7]

 Escherichia coli  ^[8]

 Klebsiella pneumoniae  ^[9]

 Mycobacterium paratuberculosis  ^[10]

 Pseudomonas aeruginosa  ^[11]

 Salmonella  ^[12]

 Staphylococcus  ^[13]

 Staphylococcus aureus  ^[14]

 Streptococcus:

 Streptococcus pneumoniae  ^[15]

 Oregano Oil may alleviate or accelerate the recovery from the Common Cold.  ^[16]

 Oregano Oil (applied topically or ingested orally) may inhibit (and may sometime kill) several types of Fungi - Detrimental and Yeasts - Detrimental:

 Oregano Oil may inhibit mycelial growth and Aflatoxin production in Aspergillus flavus.  ^[17]

 Oregano Oil may inhibit mycelial growth and Aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus.  ^[18]