Like many essential and natural oils, oregano oil has many health benefits, which include the ability to fight off infections and prevent cold symptoms from worsening. Oil of oregano can also help treat fungal infections of the feet and nails, making this a great product to have in your home.
Here are some additional benefits of Oregano Essential Oil as well as some other great oils to keep in your home.
Oregano oil is extracted from the fragrant leaves of an oregano plant. The oil has a high concentration of carvacol and thymol, two phenol chemicals with cleansing properties. Upon approval or recommendation of your physician oregano oil can be taken internally to help support a healthy immune system and healthy digestion and respiratory function. It can also be used in cooking, and even added to cleaning supplies for a deeper clean. It is considered to be anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-tussive, an expectorant, and a stimulant.
For a quick and easy all-purpose cleaner, simply add 10 drops of Oregano essential oil into a 16-ounce spray bottle with water. Oregano oil is a powerful cleansing and purifying agent, and this simple spray is great for surfaces and countertops, even natural stone.
One of the many Oregano oil benefits is that is can help support a healthy immune system (under the approval of your doctor). For many people one drop taken daily can help maintain healthy immune function and even fight against seasonal colds or flu, and help improve respiratory function. The oil can also speed recovery during illness.
Another great use of oregano oil is adding a little flavor to your favorite Italian cuisine. The oil is both spicy and herbaceous and will add the perfect hint of flavor to spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, and more. If you have a recipe that calls for ground oregano, simply replace it with one drop of Oregano essential oil instead.
Oregano oil can also support healthy digestion by promoting the secretion of digestive juices. When experiencing occasional digestive issues, take Oregano oil internally by diluting a drop in a glass of water or by putting two drops into a veggie capsule.
When diluted in coconut oil oregano essential oil can be used on skin infections to boost healing. It can address conditions like athletes foot, fungal infections, and even warts.
Diluted in a carrier oil, oregano essential oil taken internally can help with allergies.
Oregano essential oil diluted in olive oil can be rubbed on sore muscles and joints for pain relief.
Lemon is an immune stimulant and has been shown to be useful in treating influenza viruses, E. coli and some Staphylococcus strains. The oil can also help to relieve nausea.
Eucalyptus can help treat the symptoms of colds when applied to the chest and feet. Or it can be added to steam inhalation to help clear congested sinuses.
Rosemary is another helpful oil for respiratory illness and can be useful in treating bacterial and fungal infections. It also has mild anti-viral properties.
Tea Tree is an immune stimulant and a very strong anti-septic oil. It has been shown to be effective to treat viral infections of the digestive system.
Clove Bud is a powerful anti-bacterial and useful for treating bacterial infections that affect the digestive system
Cinnamon is probably one of the strongest antibacterial oils, and also has some added anti-fungal properties. It is excellent for adding to cleaning products in small amounts just remember to avoid using it directly on the skin.
If you find yourself washing your hands more frequently than usual, or are a healthcare worker who needs to frequently use hand sanitizer you may find that your hands are becoming dry and cracked.
Good hand hygiene is important, but can often leave your skin feeling poor. You may be suffering from dry hands, dermatitis, or even red, itchy skin. If you are prone to skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema you may find that excessive hand washing worsens your condition as well.
One of the best ways to handle an issue like this is to wash your hands using shea butter soap.
Even though frequently washing or sanitizing your hands is vital to prevent the spread of germs, it can be drying for many. This is because frequent exposure to water, certain soaps, and alcohol found in hand sanitizers all strip your skin of the fatty compounds found in the top layer of your skin. A lack of these fatty compounds cause your skin barrier to become compromised and causes irritation, cracks, redness, itchiness and discomfort.
Unfortunately, the best way to reduce dry skin is to wash less frequently and refrain from using harsh chemicals, but this is not always an option. Instead you should try to wash your hands with lukewarm water instead of hot water, pat your hands dry with a soft towel instead of drying them roughly with paper towels, and apply moisturizer to your hands often while your skin is damp. Be careful to choose moisturizing products that don’t contain harsh chemicals which can further irritate your skin.
Washing your hands properly means washing your hands for at least twenty seconds, getting between all of your fingers and under your nails and working up a good lather. But none of this matters if you aren’t using the right soap.
Soap is meant to remove oil, dirt, and germs from your skin and break down the outer layer of potential viruses, which is especially important during flu seasons and for healthcare workers. The difference in soaps though lie in whether they have any moisturizing ingredients which are less harsh on your skin. Soaps like shea butter soap, multi butter soap or African Black soap are ideal for retaining moisture in your skin and keeping your skin feeling healthier.
This is especially important if you suffer from dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, have sensitive skin, or allergies to certain ingredients.
As mentioned above you should frequently moisturize your skin with a high-quality lotion like shea butter lotion or multi-butter lotion. You can also use natural oils on your skin like coconut oil, jojoba oil, or even olive oil.
If you find that you are still suffering from extremely dry, irritated skin even after taking the steps above you can purchase a pair of cotton or aloe gloves at night. This works best if you moisturize your skin right before bed and sleep with the gloves overnight which will help seal in moisture.
Shea butter consists of a variety of fatty acids and also contains vitamins A and E, which are the main contributing moisturizing factors. This soap contains various natural fats including oleic acid and stearic acid which contribute to its moisturizing effects.
These properties are also anti-inflammatory which is why they are ideal for irritated skin and commonly found in soaps and moisturizers. Instead of buying a product that simply contains shea butter as an ingredient, you should just use a soap that is wholly made of this great moisturizing butter.
In addition to our shea butter soap, we also sell multi-butter soap which is made of shea butter, cocoa, butter, mango butter, and Vitamin E and African Black Soap. All three of these soaps are ideal for addressing the issue of dry, irritated skin and can be purchased individually or in a Ninon Soap Bundle.