Many of us sprinkle oregano on our pizzas and casseroles without realizing its impressive healing powers. But oregano is much more than just a tasty herb. It contains three to 20 times more antioxidant activity than other herbs or fruits, and oregano’s mineral-rich content surpasses that of milk, cheese, or green vegetables in calcium, magnesium, and potassium. However, its most notable use is to safely eliminate upper respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throats, and other bacterial and viral ailments.
Why not just use an antibiotic? No one will dispute that they have saved a multitude of lives over the years. But unfortunately, antibiotics have been overused and abused for colds, the flu, and minor bacterial infections that could have been remedied otherwise. They are even prescribed for viral conditions, mainly because patients feel their doctor should prescribe a medication and specifically ask for antibiotics. This has resulted in a large population of antibiotic resistant people with chronic upper respiratory diseases whose symptoms continue to re-emerge. Instead of strengthening the immune system and curing the underlying problem, antibiotics further weaken the body.
Oregano is a non-toxic antibacterial and antiviral herb that does not kill human cells like antibiotics do. It also strengthens the immune system. Dr. Cass Ingram’s book The Cure Is in the Cupboard reveals the many practical uses of oregano, including its ability to safely kill all germs it has been tested against and nine pathogens, including salmonella, E. coli, listeria , streptococci, pseudomonas and molds.
Best of all, there’s no indication that long-term use of oregano or herb oil causes any resistance, as it attacks bacteria and viruses through a different mechanism and doesn’t cause those long-lasting, annoying negative side effects.
But don’t head to the closets just yet. The form of oregano that contains the most health benefits and published research is Wild Mountain-Grown P73 Oregano, which can be found in health food stores and online. There is impressive scientific research on Oregacyn P73 and Oregamax, which contain the blend of crushed wild oregano, or oil of oregano. They have been shown to kill the human coronavirus, which is responsible for 50 percent of colds, and to have powerful antifungal effects on Candida Albicans.
Personally, I grew resistant to the most powerful antibiotics due to years of recurring bronchitis and sinus infections. Every year through high school and college, I was sure to take at least three courses of antibiotics and suffered miserable side effects. Fortunately, my current nutritional regimen, which includes Oregacyn at the first sign of immune weakness or infection, has allowed me to avoid antibiotics for over four years. Parents can use oregano oil for their children’s sore throat. Mix six drops in water and gargle, or apply directly for immediate pain relief and antimicrobial and antiviral effects on contact.
Additionally, oregano oil can be inhaled several times a day and placed under the tongue for immediate relief from sneezing attacks, sinus congestion, and runny nose. For pneumonia, oregano oil helps thin mucus, opens clogged lungs, reduces wheezing, and has an anti-cough effect. The oil can be applied topically to the chest and taken internally for optimal healing.
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