Uses for Oregano Oil

Many people are aware of oregano being used as a spice especially in many favorite Italian dishes. But did you know there are many medicinal uses for the oil of oregano as well? You should be aware that there are two types of oils, the oil of oregano and essential oil of oregano. Essential oil of oregano should be used externally only. Here are a few uses of oil of oregano.

Oregano oil is a pain reliever and can be used to alleviate the pain of headaches and toothaches. To end the suffering of a headache, take a few drops of the oil on the fingertips and massage into the temples. To relieve toothache pain, dilute the oil with water and dampen a cotton swab or cotton ball and rub onto the gums.

Oil of oregano is effective in treating fungus, especially in the toenails. Apply a few drops of the oil to the affected toenail and you should see marked improvement in only a few days. Oil of oregano has also been proven effective in treating athlete's foot, eczema, and other skin conditions such as psoriasis. You only need a small amount of this oil applied to the affected areas once or twice a day.

This natural oil can also be effective in helping to get rid of painful and unsightly cold sores. A drop or two of the oil applied directly to the cold sore will help dissolve it quickly and naturally. If the oil burns your sore when applied, you could dilute as recommended above for toothaches.

Sinus congestion can be alleviated by drinking 2-3 drops of the oil in a glass of milk or juice for 3-5 days. As mentioned before, please take care to ensure that the oil you are ingesting is safe for internal use.

The same 2-3 drops of oil in a glass of orange juice can be used as a treatment for a sore throat.

A few drops added to a wart on the hands or feet will cause the wart to be dissolved painlessly.

One of the more interesting properties of Oil of Oregano is the fact that it responds to infections that are otherwise antibiotic-resistant. You can even prevent the possibility of food poisoning from meat that contains antibiotic resistant bacteria by consuming a few drops daily (with milk or juice) as a "preventative".

With so many versatile uses, this product is a must have in any home remedy medicine cabinet.