Oregano is a herb that belongs to the mint family and its aromatic leaves are used in many Mediterranean recipes. Its name comes from Greek, meaning "Joy of the Mountain". There are over 40 varieties of oregano, Origanum vulgare is a species that is particularly high in phytochemical substances that help to fight infections. Oregano's healing properties come from four main compounds: alcohols, esters, phenols, and terpenes.
The natural properties of these substances are what make Oil of Oregano so powerful. Phenols, such as carvacrol, act as antiseptics and antioxidants, while terpenes have antiseptic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Alcohols found in oregano oil have antiviral and antiseptic qualities. Esters are potent antifungal agents. Oregano oil is also one of the few herbs that contain therapeutic amounts of rosmarinic acid, one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants.
Joy of Mountains - Oil of Oregano
Joy of Mountains carefully cultivates its wild oregano plants in an organic environment free of herbicides and chemical fertilisers to ensure a high-quality, natural product.
New Roots Herbal - Wild Oregano
Origanum minutiflorum is a species which only grows at elevations above 1500 m in the wild in the Turkish mountain range, which helps to determine its carvacrol content.
Designs for Health - Oil of Oregano
Oil of Oregano has been shown to be effective in boosting the immune system and treating a variety of conditions, including colds and flu, respiratory infections, and digestive issues. Encapsulated in a softgel for easy and convenient consumption!