Greek Oregano

The various biological and pharmacological properties of carvacrol within the scope of COVID-19

REVIEW article Front. Plant Sci., 16 February 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.601335 Carvacrol, a Plant Metabolite Targeting Viral Protease (Mpro) and ACE2 in Host Cells Can Be a Possible Candidate for COVID-19 Hayate Javed1*, Mohamed Fizur Nagoor Meeran2, Niraj Kumar Jha3 and Shreesh Ojha2* 1Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates2Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates3Department ...

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Effects of a Combination of Thyme and Oregano Essential Oils on TNBS

Alexandra Bukovská, Štefan Čikoš, Štefan Juhás, Gabriela Il’ková, Pavol Rehák, and Juraj Koppel*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract We examined the anti-inflammatory effects of the combination of thyme and oregano essential oil dietary administered at three concentrations (0.4% thyme and 0.2% oregano oils; 0.2% thyme and 0.1% oregano oils; 0.1% thyme and 0.05% oregano oils) on mice with TNBS-induced colitis. Treatment of colitic animals with the essential oils decreased the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, ...

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Based on the results presented, it is possible to conclude that the essential oil extracted from O. vulgare may represent a good alternative for the treatment of candidiasis.

Marlete Brum Cleff,1,*Ana Raquel Meinerz,1,*Melissa Xavier,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Mário Carlos Araújo Meireles,2,*Maria Regina Alves Rodrigues,3,* and João Roberto Braga de Mello4,*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of the essential oil extracted from Origanum vulgare against sixteen Candida species isolates. Standard strains tested comprised C. albicans (ATCC strains 44858, 4053, 18804 and 3691), C. parapsilosis (ATCC 22019), C. krusei (ATCC 34135), C. lusitaniae (ATCC 34449) and C. dubliniensis (ATCC MY646). Six Candida albicans isolates from the vaginal ...

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Superiority of Greek Oregano. Study that determines the differences between two subspecies. Greek Oregano and Common Oregano.

Zenon Węglarz, Olga Kosakowska,*Jarosław. L. Przybył, Ewelina Pióro-Jabrucka, and Katarzyna BączekAuthor informationArticle notesCopyright and License informati The Quality of Greek Oregano (O. vulgare L. subsp. hirtum (Link) Ietswaart) and Common Oregano (O. vulgare L. subsp. vulgare) Cultivated in the Temperate Climate of Central Europe Zenon Węglarz, Olga Kosakowska,*Jarosław. L. Przybył, Ewelina Pióro-Jabrucka, and Katarzyna BączekAuthor informationArticle notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine the differences between two subspecies: O. vulgare L. subsp. hirtum (Link) Ietswaart (Greek oregano) and O. vulgare L. subsp. vulgare (common oregano) growing in cultivation conditions ...

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Bactericidal Property of Oregano Oil Against Multidrug-Resistant Clinical Isolates

Min Lu,1Tianhong Dai,1,*Clinton K. Murray,2 and Mei X. Wu1,*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract Development of non-antibiotic alternatives to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) microbes represents one of the top priorities in healthcare and community settings, especially in the care of combat trauma-associated wound infections. Here, we investigate efficacy of oregano oil against pathogenic bacteria including MDR isolates from the combat casualties in vitro and in a mouse burn model. Oregano oil showed a ...

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Antimicrobial Activity of Six Essential Oils Against a Group of Human Pathogens: A Comparative Study

Adrian Man,1,*Luigi Santacroce,2,3,*Romeo Jacob,4Anca Mare,1 and Lidia Man5Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License information Disclaimer 1Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 2Ionian Dept. (DJSGEM), Microbiology and Virology Lab., University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy3Polypheno srl Academic Spin Off, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy4University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 5Pediatrics Clinic 1, University of ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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7 Questions – Jennifer Klinkel – certified Medical Nail Technician

When did you first discover oregano oil? My brother told me over 20 years ago that Oregano was a very powerful supplement for the immune system. I took it sporadically over the years. I was never sure what kind to buy.  Most recently I discovered Zane Hellas,  with the help of my daughter who is extremely well studied in herbology  and the medicinal value of plants. We initially ordered your ...

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