Essential Oils Kill Bugs & Boost Immunity
Oregano oil has been touted as a cure all but many people say it does help improve their immune systems. It’s very strong tasting and you can feel it burning your mouth if you take it straight. It’s better to take it diluted in milder oil or in capsules.
Other uses for oregano oil:
- Antiseptic for wounds and insect bites.
- Disinfectant for cleaning. Add several drops to water in a spray bottle to disinfect and prevent mold and mildew.
- Insecticide: According to a study by Algerian scientists, it works just as well as synthetic insecticides without damaging the environment. See Study: Oregano oil works as an insecticide for more information.
Oregano oil has also been effective for treating head lice. On PureLeNatural’s website they suggest adding 30 drops to shampoo.
We often use tea tree oil as precautionary measure in our shampoo but oregano oil is a new one for me. Since most pesticides are toxic, natural remedies are much safer with less side effects and risks.
Cinnamon leaf and/or lavender is also a suggested option and if combined with either it would smell more pleasant. See the Science Daily article Cinnamon oil kills mosquitoes.
These natural methods save you money and help keep you healthy. Essential oils may seem expensive initially but they can help prevent the necessity of purchasing cold and flu medications and/ or synthetic insecticides.
Oregano oil has been a lifesaver for me. I used to have severe immune dysfunction caused by CFS/ME before I developed my current supplement and medication regime. I used to get bacterial infections all the time - sinusitis, ear infections, eye infections, eyelid infections, infected lymph nodes, abscesses, UTIs etc… about once a month or so. However, I never needed to get prescription antibiotics (which would have led to bankruptcy considering the frequency of the infections), as oregano oil cured the infections every single time. It does not act as an immunostimulant (I certainly wish it would!), but it supposedly has some anti-inflammatory properties.
Maija, thanks for your take. I’m so glad it has helped you! I have heard about it being an anti-inflammatory. Maybe it will even help my back.