USE OREGANO OIL FOR IMMUNITY
1. Take sublingually: Add 2-3 drops of oregano oil to 2-3 drops of an edible carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil and take it sublingually (under your tongue). Swish the blend under the tongue for a few minutes giving it time to absorb into your central nervous system and blood, and then spit it out. Doing this as a daily ritual right before you sleep is recommended to boost your immunity.
2. Use in a diffuser: Add several drops of oregano oil in your diffuser and breathe in the powerful medicinal vapors. This is great to boost your immunity during cold and flu season.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR MENSTRUAL ISSUES
1. Take internally: Add 2-3 drops of therapeutic-grade oregano oil to ginger or chamomile tea to get relief from painful periods and help stimulate blood flow.
2. Apply topically: For painful menstrual cramps, blend 6-7 drops of oregano oil with a little coconut oil and massage on the lower abdomen to relieve pain.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR CANDIDA
1. Take sublingually: For internal yeast infections, add 2-3 drops of oregano oil to an edible carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil and take it sublingually (under your tongue). Swish the blend under the tongue for a minute or so giving it time to absorb into your blood, and then spit it out. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
2. Skin infections: For topical yeast infections mix a few drops of oregano oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or jojoba oil and apply 2-3 times daily.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR TOENAIL FUNGUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS
1. Athlete’s foot wash: Soak the affected foot for 15-20 minutes in a solution of warm water and 1 teaspoon of oregano oil. Do this twice a day for best results. You can also add 1/2 a cup of Epsom salts as this will help to relax your muscles.
- Athlete’s foot is commonly spread in changing rooms, gyms, swimming pools and areas where people with infected feet walk around barefoot. As a precaution, rub your feet with a few drops of oregano oil combined with a carrier oil such as jojoba or tamanu oil, prior to visiting these places or keep a few small cotton balls soaked in the same blend in your shoes to prevent an infection.
2. Nail infections: Combine 2-3 drops of oregano oil with the same amount of a carrier oil such as jojoba oil or neem oil. Neem oil makes an excellent carrier oil to combine with oregano essential oil as it is also naturally anti-fungal in nature. Dab and soak a cotton ball or a cotton swab in the blend and apply it on the infected nails or peeling or itchy skin between the toes, really rubbing it in. Repeat daily until the infection subsides and completely disappears.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR PARASITES
1. Take internally: Adding a few drops of oregano oil to your food can potentially kill bacteria, but make sure to use therapeutic-grade oregano oil. You can also add 2-3 drops to your tea or warm water and add some raw honey to mellow down the strong flavor.
2. Take sublingually: If you’d rather not take the oil internally, adding 2-3 drops to an edible carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil and taking it sublingually (under your tongue) can work as well. Swish the blend under the tongue for a minute or so giving it time to dissolve and absorb into your blood, and then spit it out.
3. Skin infections: Being a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal mix a few drops of oregano oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or jojoba oil and apply 2-3 times daily to treat skin infections.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR WARTS
Apply topically: Mix 3-4 drops of oregano essential oil with 1 teaspoon of a carrier oil such us neem oil (which also excellent against warts). Apply the blend with a clean cotton swab 4-5 times a day and make sure to use a clean swab if you are treating more than one wart so you don’t spread the infection. After treatment cover the wart with a tape or bandage so it is not fueled by oxygen. Within a week or two you should be able to notice a sizeable difference in the size of the wart.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR HERPES
1. Apply topically: Mix 3-4 drops of oregano essential oil with 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil such us neem oil (an excellent oil with natural medicinal properties to fight herpes) or coconut oil, a natural anti-viral. It is suggested to apply the blend on the spine as the herpes virus lays dormant in the spinal column and usually infects the cerebrospinal fluid. This is the case with other viruses as well, so essentially doing this daily can help protect you from other viral attacks.
2. Take sublingually: Add 2-3 drops of oregano oil to an edible carrier oil such as coconut oil and take it sublingually (under your tongue). Swish the blend under the tongue for a minute or so giving it time to absorb into your central nervous system and blood, and then spit it out.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR COLD SORES
Apply topically: Mix 3-4 drops of oregano essential oil with 1 teaspoon of a carrier oil s uch us neem oil (a powerful oil with healing properties to fight the herpes virus) or coconut oil, a natural anti-viral. Dab the mixture in a cotton ball or q-tip and apply directly on the cold sore 3-4 times a day. At night, do the same but this time hold the soaked cotton ball in place with a band-aid and keep it on overnight. Repeat this for a few days until the cold sore disappears completely.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR ARTHRITIS AND PAIN
Apply topically: Mix 5-7 drops of oregano essential oil with 1 teaspoon of a carrier oil such us moringa oil (Moringa oil is recommended as a study showed that it is a potent anti-inflammatory, making it an excellent carrier oil for relieving painful, arthritic joints). You can also add 2-3 drops of peppermint oil (an excellent analgesic) to the blend. The cooling sensation of peppermint oil will help to alleviate pain. Rub and massage the blend into the affected joints 2-3 times daily. You can also use the same blend to relieve cramps and sore aching muscles.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR COLDS
1. Steam Inhalation: Add a few drops of oregano oil to a bowl of boiling water, place a towel over your head and breathe in the powerful vapors for 5-10 minutes. The moist steam helps to loosen and drain mucus in the nasal passages and the antibacterial properties of the oil help to fight infections and relieve cold symptoms. This home remedy is excellent for those suffering from sinus infections or pneumonia.
2. Use in a diffuser: Add several drops of oregano oil in your diffuser and breathe in the medicinal vapors. Great for cold and flu season.
3. Inhale directly: Feeling stuffy at work? A deep sniff of oregano oil directly from the bottle is a great pick-me-up and can help open up the airways.
4. Sore throat: Add a few drops of oregano oil to a glass of warm water and gargle with the blend. The antibacterial properties of the oil will help to ward off bacteria and the anti-inflammatory properties will help to soothe an aching throat.
5. Take sublingually: Add 2-3 drops of oregano oil to an edible carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil and take it sublingually (under your tongue). Swish the blend for a minute, giving it time to absorb into your blood system, and then spit it out. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR COUGH
1. Steam inhalation: Add a few drops of oregano oil to a bowl of boiling water, place a towel over your head and breathe in the potent healing vapors for 5-10 minutes. The hot steam helps to loosen mucus in the airways helping the cough to be more productive. This home remedy is extremely beneficial for those suffering from bronchitis and whooping cough.
2. Healing rub: Add 5-8 drops of oregano oil to 1-2 tsp of coconut oil (solid at room temperature) and rub on the chest as a soothing balm for respiratory tract infections and coughs. You can also rub this balm on the soles of the feet for added benefit.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR EAR INFECTIONS
Apply topically: Add 2-3 drops of oregano oil with 2-3 drops of a carrier oil such as jojoba or coconut oil and rub and massage it on the outside of the ear. Be careful not to get it inside the ear canal. The oil will permeate the skin and absorb into the tissues and help alleviate pain and throbbing in the ear.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR STOMACH DISCOMFORT
Upset stomach: Add 1-2 drops of therapeutic-grade oregano essential oil to a warm cup of tea (lemon or peppermint tea work well) and sip on it to aid digestion after a big, heavy meal.
USE OREGANO OIL FOR ALLERGIES
1. Steam inhalation: Add a few drops of oregano oil to a bowl of boiling water, place a towel over your head and breathe in the strong vapors for 5-10 minutes. The hot steam helps to loosen mucus, open up the airways, and the anti-inflammatory properties of the oil help to soothe and relieve allergy symptoms.
2. Use in a Diffuser: Add several drops of oregano oil in your diffuser, let it waft through the air and breathe in the medicinal vapors. Great for allergy season!
USE OREGANO OIL FOR ACNE
Acne healing: Add 2-3 drops of oregano oil to a little water. Soak a cotton ball with the blend and dab onto acne lesions. Carvacrol, the active compound in oregano oil, helps to fight bacteria and reduce inflammation caused by acne.
Please note: It is best to not use oregano oil directly on acne as it can actually burn the skin. Also, when using it as a natural treatment for acne, try it on a small area on your skin first and if your skin feels irritated or you see redness, discontinue use.
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