Ingredients
Pure-Li Natural Super Strength Oil of Oregano Organicaps® are guaranteed
potency, containing a minimum 15mg of Carvacrol in each capsule and are
certified Kosher and Parve. Steam Distilled Mediterranean Oregano Essential Oil Powder (Origanum Vulgare), minimum 40% Carvacrol potency (compare price, potency and Carvacrol content per bottle).
Indications
Oregano oil powder is the stable concentrated form of oregano.
Developed by Pure-Li Natural for use in capsules, oregano oil powder
offers all the benefits of oregano essential oil in a dry stable form.
Oregano oil is considered an
important antiseptic by many cultures. Internal traditional uses
include treatment of respiratory problems, digestive ailments, and as a
potent stimulant. External use of oregano oil is
indicated for headaches, insect bites, aches and pains, and in
situations of skin irritations such as eczema, psoriasis, and shingles.
In addition, it can be used to soothe painful rheumatic inflammations.
How much to take?
For general good health take 1 - 2 Organicaps® twice daily.
Super Strength Oil of Oregano Organicaps® can be opened and used topically as a high potency topical antiviral and antifungal.
Far an added treat, empty 2 Organicaps® in soups and sauces, on pizza,
pasta, or bruschetta. Emptied Super Strength Oil of Oregano Organicaps®
may also be used as a seasoning in salads, or with fish, meat or
poultry.
Contraindications
Do
not use this product in the eyes, and avoid contact with genital
regions. If a rash or irritation occurs, discontinue use. If you are
pregnant or breast feeding, consult your physician before using this
product. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Keep
out of the reach of children.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES DEMONSTRATE OREGANO'S EFFECTIVENESS
 Numerous university studies (Georgetown, Cornell,
Tennessee, etc.) and independent research have
shown Oregano Oil to be a potent antimicrobial. The ever growing body of
evidence is showing Oregano Oil to be useful as an antiviral,
antibacterial, and antifungal agent rivaling even pharmaceutical
antibiotics such as streptomycin, penicillin, vacnomycin, nystatin, and
amphotericin in it's ability to eliminate microbes. Remarkably it
accomplishes this without promoting the
development of drug resistant strains and other problems often attributed
to the use of standard antibiotics. In addition to this already impressive
list of abilities Oregano Oil is also a powerful parasitic expellant, is
valuable as a food preservative, and has been used to decontaminate foods
from potentially harmful pathogen's. Carvacrol has been identified as the
chief constituent behind Oregano Oil's extraordinary properties and is
thought to work synergistically with the other components found in Wild
Mediterranean Oregano Oil. These findings have been published in various
scientific journals and presented at prestigious scientific functions. |
The History of Oregano
Oil - The Most Powerful Plant-Derived Antiseptic
When God said in the Bible that the fruit of trees is
good to eat and their leaves medicinal (Ezekiel 47.
12), he knew what he was talking about. Every plant
has some medicinal properties and many are yet to be
discovered. Indeed, it was only in 1910, that a scientist
named W. H. Martindale documented that the essential
oil of oregano is the most powerful plant-derived antiseptic
known. He showed it was 26 times more active as an antiseptic
than phenol (a powerful disinfectant). In 1977, at the
second International Congress of Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy
in Monaco, a French doctor named Belaiche unveiled his
Oregano Index that uses Oregano oil as the base reference
to compare the bactericidal action of other substances.
The reason he chose Oregano
Oil
is because he determined by rigorous laboratory
experimentation that, out of all natural essential oils,
Oregano was the closest to an ideal antibacterial agent.
He used the analytical technique of Schroeder and Messing,
who measured the "halo" of bacterial inhibition in millimeters
caused by specific essential oils in a bacterial culture
medium maintained in petri dishes. He tested both the
ability of essential oils to inhibit bacterial growth
as well as to kill bacteria. Belaiche also chose to
use bacterial cultures taken from sick persons rather
than cultures grown in laboratories. He tested essential
oils on test groups of bacteria that ranged from 20
to 90 different types such as E Coli, Candida, Staph,
etc. Based on these experiments, Belaiche and other
French doctors developed an "Aromatogramme" or a chart
measuring the halo of inhibition caused by individual
essential oils on specific bacterial cultures. After
exhaustive studies he concluded the following statements:
"This aromatic essence ( Oregano ) is almost always
the leader. Among the most active oils Oregano is the
"best of the best..." The essential oil of Oregano has
always provided me with amazing results in treating
infectious diseases. Besides Oregano oil's bactericidal
action, it also prevents spasms, convulsions and nervous
disorders. In my estimation, the antispasmodic qualities
help to synergize its wonderful antiseptic powers which
comforts me everytime I prescribe it for my patients.
It is surprising that Oregano oil has been known for
a long time but is only now being recognized for its
therapeutic powers."
Belaiche and his collegues devised a standard to determine
which oregano oil would consistently provide therapeutic
results. First they determined there were two constituents
of Oregano oil, namely Carvacrol and Thymol (technically
referred to as phenols}, which proved to be remarkable
antibacterial agents. They analyzed Oregano oils from
Spain, Morrocco, Italy, and Albania. They observed variations
of 22.4% total of Carvacrol and Thymol in Albanian Oregano
oil to 66.5% in Spanish Oregano oil. After careful study
they decided to identify a maximal therapeutic Oregano
oil as containing a phenol total above 50% with a minimum
of 40 % Carvacrol and the rest Thymol. During their
tests in the 1970s they chose to work with the Spanish
Oregano in the Labiatae family of plants, specifically
called Floribundum Mumby, or generally classified as
Origanum Vulgare. The results of their studies indicate
that therapeutic Oregano oil is distinguished by its
high percentage of Carvacrol in comparison to Thyme
plants which have much more Thymol than Carvacrol. Sometimes
different species of Thyme plants are also called Oregano,
but they are not as active as real Oregano oil nor as
safe to use for human internal consumption.
Impressive results have been published about Oregano
oil's qualities. Back in 1918, a French scientist named
Cavel did research on meat stock cultured in septic
tank water. He found that Thyme oil and Oregano oil
in very small doses were able to destroy and prevent
the development of microbes. In 1992, two researchers
at the University of Bologna, Italy ( Caccioni and Guizzardi)
studied the fungicidal effects of essential oils on
harvested fruits and vegetables. They determined that
carvacrol derived from Oregano oil was able to almost
completely inhibit spore development in fruits and vegetables
at very minimal doses.
Traditionally, the Oregano plant and its essential oil
have been used as folk remedies. In Turkey, where Oregano
oil is referred to as "Kekuk Yaguh", it is commonly
used to stop colds and indigestion. One or two drops
of the oil are mixed with hot tea and drunk before bedtime.
I personally have used Oregano oil with great success.
After avoiding the dentist for over ten years, I recently
went for a check up. I was feeling some discomfiture
in a tooth that had been covered with a bridge 10 years
ago. The dentist announced that he would never have
put such a bridge on that particular tooth. It was a
popular technique ten years ago, but had presented too
many problems such as the one I was experiencing. He
suggested taking off the bridge to treat the decay and
do root canal work. He cautioned that taking off the
bridge might result in cracking the tooth and losing
it. I am sure many of you have felt the frustration
of sitting in the chair with the dentist staring at
you with devastating news. My only thought was, "Let
me get out of here and try something natural." After
careful thought, I decided to try Oregano oil which
I had heard about as being the most powerful antiseptic
essential oil known. Effectively, the infection was
advanced and often painful, with frequent eruptions
of foul smelling pus that I cleaned away with a toothpick.
I began to apply the Oregano oil at least ten times
a day under the bridge into the decayed part of the
tooth. After one week the pain and pus stopped. It has
been almost six months now and I have not felt any discomfiture
or pain from this tooth.
The name Oregano is derived from the Greek origanos,
meaning "delight of the mountains." Medicinal oregano
grows wild in mountainous areas of Greece and Turkey
often growing out of rock clusters. Such wild oregano
is incredibly rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium,
zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, and manganese
besides vitamin C, A and niacin. Using the Turkish variety
of Oregano as a spice can be a very medicinal addition
to salads, soups and other dishes.
Because Oregano oil is so powerful, it is wise to dilute
it with olive oil or other suitable comestible oils
for internal use. When using on skin, again dilute it
with a carrier oil so that it does not sting the skin.
Oregano oil can be used for skin conditions such as
athletes foot. A mixture of four drops Oregano oil in
a half ounce of apple cider vinegar is an ideal treatment
for this condition. Other skin conditions such as psoriasis,
eczema, and acne can be improved or eliminated with
Oregano oil diluted with colloidal silver water or a
carrier oil. For intestinal gas and digestive problems,
as well as sore throat, Oregano oil can be taken internally.
One to four drops a day under the tongue or diluted
with juice can be ingested. Candida and other fungal
infections can also be kept in check or eliminated with
the topical and internal use of Oregano oil. Obviously,
this oil and herb can be used for an extensive number
of ailments.
There is an Arab proverb that states, "He who made the
door and the lock also made a key to open the lock."
The Oregano plant and oil are one of the keys given
to us by the Almighty to alleviate the frequent pain
and suffering of this mortal body.
Sources:
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Belaiche, P. Traité de Phylothérapie et d' aromathérapie-
Tome 1. Maloine S.A. Editeur. Paris1979.
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Valnet, Jean M.D. The Practice of Aromatherapy Destiny
Books. New York. 1980.
