Nature's Way Oregano Oil standardized to contain 75-85% carvacrol, in a natural base of flax seed oil. A powerful natural aid for your immune system, Oregano oil helps kill viruses, bacteria, candida, parasites and other pathogens. Whether its the cold and flu, bronchits, or other viral infections make sure you have oregano on hand for potent immune support.

Oregano 

This plant is just as useful in the medicine cabinet as it is in the kitchen.  Oregano extracts have antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity.  Chronic infections, like candidiasis, and contagious new viruses, like SARS, seem to be inhibited by oregano.  Oregano not only kills infecting microbes in the respiratory tract but also acts as an expectorant (helps to expel mucus) and antispasmodic (relieves coughing).

In the digestive tract oregano soothes digestion and decreases diarrhea, by stopping intestinal spasms.  It also kills gastrointestinal microbes and decreases gas and bloating.  Oregano can be used topically for skin infections, like athlete’s foot.  Oregano may be recommended for treating colds, coughs, chronic respiratory conditions, yeast infections, viral infections, bacterial infections, diarrhea and indigestion.

What makes it so effective?

Four main chemical substances in oregano account for its tremendous healing qualities: alcohols, esters, phenols, and terpenes. Together these important substances are what really make Oil of Oregano such a powerful natural health aid. Phenols, such as carvacrol and thymol, act as antiseptics and antioxidants, while terpenes, which include pinene and terpinene, exhibit antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties. Linalool and bonreol are two long-chain alcohols found in oregano oil, which add to the antiviral and antiseptic qualities. Esters are potent antifungal agents. Two that are found in abundance in oregano oil are linalyl acetate and geranyl acetate.

Directions: Take 1 capsule two times daily with food or water.