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A very potent natural medicine has been gaining popularity as an alternative treatment for many ailments ranging from respiratory problems to skin diseases. Oil of oregano is currently available in small bottles, capsules and tablets at affordable prices. This oil comes from the wild oregano called Origanum Vulgare.The plant grows in the wild, mainly in Mediteranean countries such as Greece.
By crushing and pressing the leaves of the plant the oil is extracted and used for medicinal purposes. The mother plant is entirely different from the common oregano with the scientific name Oregano Marjoram, the leaves of which are used to spice up food.
There are no known side effects of oreganol. This helps explain why it is so widely used these days. But since this oil is also administered in various dosages, it is still wise to seek the advice of your medical practitioner when taking it for an extended period of time.
One of the ways you can take this oil is orally. You can take one or two drops placed under the tongue so your system will absorb it quickly. This method is used if you have digestive problems. Studies have shown that it can inhibit the growth of staphylococcus bacteria and not harm the good bacteria in your stomach. For little children, you should not give more than 1 to 2 drops per day and certainly not more than 10 days continuously.
If you have respiratory problems, then the oil can be useful because it can also loosen the phlegm in your lungs. It can also help in strengthening you respiratory system. If you use it as a gargling solution, it will help alleviate your sore throat and cough problems.
It can also relieve you of the itchiness when you have skin problems like athlete's foot. A few drops of oil of oregano rubbed into the affected area will give you relief. You can repeat this until your skin condition improves. The best form of oreganol to use is oreganol P73, as this is the one that has been used in the various studies that have proved its effectiveness.
