Learning about the Benefits of Oregano Oil

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Oregano has been a timeless tradition in kitchen for many years, and has been used all over the world for flavoring. Most everyone know this, and has used Oregano at some point in their life, but what most people don’t know is that Oregano Essential Oil can be just as useful for health and beauty. It is important to note that Oregano Oil is a bit different in composition that the Oregano in your spice cabinet. This oil is derived from Origanum vulgare, and is very potent and contains many beneficial qualities that are not available in the spice Oregano.

To learn more about Oregano and its properties you can find tons of information online, and sites that specialize in Essential Oils and Soapmaking have many articles and information on the oil of oregano. But learning everything there is to know about this oil can be quite time consuming, so I have put together some quick notes and tips here for your reference.

The benefits of Oregano oil are endless, but some of the most common uses include providing relief for respiratory or bronchial irritations, like asthma, and bronchitis. It has also been commonly used to help treat symptoms from colds, flu’s, and sinus infections. In addition, it can also be used to help relieve inflammation as well as muscle aches and pains. Oil of Oregano also contains anti-bacteria, anti-viral, anti-septic, and anti-oxidant properties. All of these are great at helping expel unwanted waste from the body. Anti-oxidants have been proven to remove free-radicals, which can cause cancer, from the body.

Additionally, Oregano Oil has its benefits for the beauty world as well. It is a great product to use when creating or making your own natural beauty products. For example, it can be added to soaps and shampoo’s to help cleanse and protect your skin and body. If you do decide to use this for your soap and cosmetic making needs, you will need to understand how to properly use this potent oil, and at what ratio it is best used in. To do this, when purchasing the oil, ask your manufacture for the usage guidelines and if they have it an MSDS is also very helpful.

I want to close in saying that due to Oregano’s powerful properties, it is advised that you not use this oil when pregnant, and avoid direct skin contact with it as well, because it can cause skin, eye, and mucuous membrane irritations. Always use with care, and always consult a professional before attempting to use essential oils in your natural beauty regimen, since many, including oregano, can adverse effects when used incorrectly.

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