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by admin April 1, 2021

Antifungal activities of origanum oil against Candida albicans.

Author Information Manohar V1, Ingram C, Gray J, Talpur NA, Echard BW, Bagchi D, Preuss HG. 1Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Abstract The antimicrobial properties of volatile aromatic oils from medicinal as well as other edible plants has been recognized since antiquity. Origanum oil, which is used as a food flavoring agent, possesses a broad spectrum of in vitro antimicrobial activities attributed to the high content of phenolic derivatives such as carvacrol ...

by admin March 9, 2021

Aromatherapy , Essential oils & Herbs , Greek Oregano

Five Historical Facts About Oregano

The name ‘oregano’ originated in the Greek language and means ‘joy of the mountain.’ Ancient Greeks were reportedly so fond of oregano that they used it to make laurels for brides and grooms and believed that cows that grazed on fields of oregano had tastier meat. During the 1500s, oregano was used in magic spells to conjure up good luck, good health and peace. It was also worn on the head during ...

by admin February 5, 2021

Essential oils & Herbs , Nutrition

Conquer Cold & Flu Season with Oregano Oil

It’s that time of year again – sunny days have been replaced by grey skies and rain and people sneezing and coughing on the tube. You know how it starts. A sore, scratchy throat. A persistent, tickly cough. Aches and pains. A runny nose. Fatigue. In the run-up to Christmas, it’s the last thing you need. And, it turns out that catching a cold or coming down with a bout ...

by admin August 24, 2017

Essential oils & Herbs , Greek Oregano

Oregano Oil and Your Emotional Health

MUCH HAS been written about oregano oil’s ability to boost your immune system, fight candida, SIBO, Lyme disease and colds and flu – but did you know oregano oil has some intriguing emotional and energetic uses too? Oil of oregano can purify your body, but it’s also said to bring purity and clarity to your mind and spirit. Pure oregano oil, like Zane Hellas’s 100% Pure Undiluted Oregano Oil , is ...

by admin August 24, 2017

Essential oils & Herbs , Greek Oregano , Nutrition

This versatile natural compound has even more uses, that you may not have considered yet

MANY, many years before it was known as a pizza garnish, oregano was being used medicinally, as a natural anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-biotic. But this versatile natural compound has even more uses, that you may not have considered yet. You can use our oregano oil…. On your salad Oregano oil blended with apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, with a pinch of sea salt, makes for a piquant, antioxidant-rich, healthful ...