OREGANO

PRODUCT INFORMATION 

HEALTH BENEFITS 

Rich in Antioxidants
Oregano is rich in antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight damage from harmful free radicals in the body which causes disease.

Helps Fight Bacteria
Oregano contains certain compounds that have potent antibacterial properties, preventing bacterial flare ups such as oral bacteria, vaginal bacteria etc. Furthermore, a test-tube study compared the antimicrobial activity of oregano, sage and thyme essential oils. Oregano was one of the most efficient essential oils against bacteria, second to thyme.

Has Properties to Protect Cellular Damage
Oregano is high in antioxidants. These compounds can not only neutralize free radical damage, but they may also prevents cancer forming in the body. 

May Help Reduce Viral Infection
In addition to fighting off bacteria, some test-tube studies have found that oregano and its components may also protect against some viruses. In one test-tube study, carvacrol inactivated norovirus, a viral infection that causes diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain, within one hour of treatment.

Another test-tube study found that thymol and carvacrol inactivated 90% of the herpes simplex virus within just one hour.

Decreases Inflammation
Oregano is rich in antioxidants, which can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, perfect for inflammatory conditions such as IBS, arthritis, gastroenteritis etc.