There have been many studies indicating Oregano as a potent antibiotic and can replace penicillin as a cure all for flus, viruses and more. Here's an article on it. Supposedly good for swine flu. Oil is better than capsules. It's cheap and available at most health food stores...............Wynn

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Oil of oregano is very effective for treating colds, insect bites, nail fungus, warts, cuts & scrapes, food poisoning, skin rashes, candida, acne, poison ivy, stomachaches, etc. It's like a first aid kit in a bottle and is nature's natural antiseptic. A completely natural substance; it's derived from wild oregano species. This oil is a potent germ killer and is antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic.

Oregano Oregano oil products have been used as an anti-viral, anti-fungal, (yeast and candida problems), anti-microbial, and an anti-tissue agent, meaning it halts coughs and eases spasticity of the lung tubules. It's also used as a mucolytic, (it helps thin mobilized mucous), anti-spasmodic, (eases tightness and spasms of muscles, and anti-parasitic. Oregano is one of the most diverse health aids available and may just be the thing you are searching for, or maybe did not realize was available. Oregano oil is a powerhouse for: fighting yeast, fungus (skin and blood-born) knocking our allergies, hay fever, and sinusitis stopping infections (cold and flu).

Oil Oil of oregano has even been suggested as a treatment for dandruff, diaper rash, and other skin disorders and may also be applied topically to treat itches, infections of the skin, gums, teeth, and just about any orifice in the body. Oregano oil has been used to treat acne; remove kerotesis; to destroy foot, finger, ear, nail and leg fungus and eczema.

Infections Oregano oil is a powerhouse for: fighting yeast, fungus (skin and blood-born) knocking our allergies, hay fever, and sinusitis stopping infections (cold and flu). Although the oil of oregano has been used since ancient times to fight yeast, fungal and viral infections, oregano's ability to wipe out allergies, runny nose, sinusitis, and nasal drip has taken many by surprise.

Oil of Oregano can help with the following: Infections Blastocystosis (Blastocystis hominis) One study investigated the use of oregano oil in the treatment of GI parasites in 14 adult patients. A dermatomycosis; any number of skin fungus infections, such as ringworm, athlete's foot (Tinea pedis), and so forth. Common yeast infections include candidiasis and thrush.

It is known to be a potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic oil that can reduce pain and inflammation and effectively fight off infections. It destroys organisms that contribute to skin infections and digestive problems.

Oregano oil is an athlete's best friend due to its anti-inflammatory and anesthetic action and is available in liquid and capsule form. It's highly concentrated, so when using it internally, start with small amounts, like one to two drops twice daily in juice.