antibacterial activity, much like an antibiotic drug Lesley Braun B.Pharm, Dip.App.Sci.NAT, Grad Dip.Phytotherapy, PhD Besides acting as a natural antibiotic, antifungal and antiparasitic medicine, wild oregano oil has antioxidant properties. Lesley Braun B.Pharm, Dip.App.Sci.NAT, Grad Dip.Phytotherapy, PhD For further information visit: Anti-inammatory Antibacterial Gastrointestinal Health Antiseptic Immune Boost Antifungal Just a few drops a day www. solutions4health. com. au Available from: Oil of Wild Oregano Dr Lesley Braun writes ... Naturally, wild oregano oil has broad spectrum antibacterial activity, much like an antibiotic drug. This has been demonstrated in multiple test tube studies. For example, it stops the growth of the main bacteria responsible for food poisoning and travellers diarrhoea (E.coli) and a common bacteria involved in many skin infections (S.aureus) 2 . It also has antifungal activity and is effective against the yeast Candida albicans which is the fungus responsible for vaginal thrush. The oil has also been used to treat intestinal parasites. This is supported by a human study which found that treatment with an emulsied form of the oil eradicated most of the infectious agents after six weeks 3 . Due to its many different effects, wild oregano oil has many varied uses. It has been used orally for respiratory infections such as sinusitis and the common cold, allergies, ear infections and arthritis. Sometimes it is applied topically to treat conditions such as acne, athletes foot, dandruff and insect bites. References available.To view the article in full, please visit our website www.solutions4health.com.au. Oil of Wild Oregano REFERENCES: 1. Journal Applied Microbiology, Volume 88, 2000. 2. Journal Food Protection, July 2001. 3. Phytotherapy Research, May 2000. 4. American College of Nutrition, October, 2001. 5. Science Daily 10/11/2001. 6. P32 The Cure is in the Cupboard by Dr Cass Ingram, Physician, researcher and author. 7. International Journal of Food Microbiology, research by Akgul and Kivanc. 8. P33, 34 The Cure is in the Cupboard by Dr Cass Ingram. 9. P145 The Cure is in the Cupboard by Dr Cass Ingram. 10. P36, 37 The Cure is in the Cupboard by Dr Cass Ingram. wild oregano is packed with vitamins & minerals apy, PhD oooorrrrrryyyyyyyy Oil of Wild Oregano Calcium: Around 16 times the calcium of milk. 10 Iron: Almost three times as high as blackstrap molasses. 10 Magnesium Copper Boron Potassium 1-5 drops under the tongue or in juice 3 times daily or as required. Start with lower dosages. Use more sparingly with children. Apply a drop or two to soles of feet rather than under tongue. Manganese Niacin Vitamins C & A Zinc: The zinc content is incredibly high. Oregano contains about 4mg per 100 grams, making it a richer source of this mineral than sardines, salmon, cheese, peanut butter and whole grains. 10 Wild Oregano is packed with nutrients: Relief of Colds & Flu symptoms (e.g. Bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis) Relief of Fungal infections (e.g. Athletes foot, ringworm, Candidiasis) Immune boost Relief of Respiratory conditions Relief of Arthritic Pain Antibacterial tonic (e.g. Oral hygiene) Circulation Digestion Gastrointestinal health General health tonic Wild Oregano may be used for: Wild Oregano suggested dosage: Use topically as required. Avoid sensitive skin areas and eyes. Drink 8 glasses of pure water daily to help ush toxins from the system that may result when Oregano oil kills pathogens such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. JOURNAL APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY The antibacterial, antiseptic action of plant oils has been described in recent medical literature and may be helpful in ghting biological toxins. 1 One study showed that oregano completely inhibited the growth of 25 germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2 Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal parasites in humans. 3 ANTIBACTERIAL STUDY FINDINGS Findings of two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Nutrition held this month in Orlando, Florida, revealed that oil of oregano is as effective as pharmaceutical antibiotics at killing bacteria. 4 Oil of oregano at relatively low doses was found to be efcacious against Staphylococcus bacteria and was comparable in its germ-killing properties to antibiotic drugs such as streptomycin, penicillin and vancomycin. 5 ANTIFUNGAL PROPERTIES Oil of Oregano outright destroys all varieties of fungi and yeasts, regardless of where they reside. Even the mutants succumb to its aggressive antiseptic powers. The fact is fungi have nowhere to hide. 6
POTENCY Wild Oil of Oregano is a potent health aid. Its primary active ingredient, Carvacrol, when laboratory tested, proved to be one of the strongest antiseptics known to man. 7
Caution: If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. If pregnant or breastfeeding consult your doctor prior to using. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Patch test on skin before use. Wild pri lab st The most potent medicinal Oregano grows wild in the Mediterranean region. HISTORY The name Oregano is derived from the Greek oros meaning mountain and ganos meaning delight. The most potent medicinal Oregano grows wild in the Mediterranean region. Oregano has been used for medicine and food preservation for thousands of years. During the Middle Ages Islamic doctors used oregano spice as well as the essential oil as a germ killer. Over the centuries oregano has been highly touted as a remedy for a wide range of lung conditions, including asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and cough. In his 17th century manuscript Britains Gerard described how oregano was the ideal remedy for head colds. 8
OREGANO - USED IN BIBLE TIMES Cleanse me with hyssop and I will be clean. (Psalms 51:7) It is a Biblical medicine, and few people realise that wild Mediterranean oregano is the original Bible hyssop. This implies that it may have been used since the time of Abraham or perhaps earlier. 9
MANUFACTURED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD Solutions 4 Health Wild Oregano is produced from ECOCERT Certied Organic WILD Oregano (Origanum vulgare), hand picked in the pristine Mediterranean wilderness. The full spectrum of active compounds from these wild-crafted Oregano leaves are then extracted using a very effective but natural, gentle process. The main active ingredient in Wild Oregano is Carvacrol. During processing each batch of essential oil is numbered and then analyzed using Mass Spectrograph and Gas Chromatography. This rigorous testing assures that only the correct species of edible Oregano with high Carvacrol content is delivered to you in our Oil of Oregano. We ensure our essential oil is pure & unadulterated. The complex synergy of natural plant chemistry is left as nature intended resulting in a high Carvacrol content of near 80%. Extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil is then added as a palatable carrier. What people are saying ... I rst became aware of this product four years ago after being introduced to it by my sister-in-law. I confess to a degree of scepticism at rst; how could one herb have so much ef cacy over such a broad spectrum? Gradually, as I experienced its incredible healing power, it became my constant companion. Whilst living in the UK for a brief period of time it kept me from getting any colds or us despite experiencing constant exposure to sickness whilst working in two different hospitals. Late last year I had lower jaw surgery and several days following the surgery I started to notice that I was getting an infection. The recommended antibiotics did nothing to budge the increasing amount of swelling, puss and pain. As a last resort I started to put whole dropper fuls of oregano on the incisions and within two days the infection had cleared up and I experienced no further complications with the surgery. Since then, I have taken Wild Oil of Oregano as soon as I feel the beginnings of a cold or virus, and its completely gone within just a few doses, and sometimes after only one. If I could choose one medicine to keep on me at all times it would de nitely be Wild Oil of Oregano! Melissa - Sydney