Wild oregano oil is derived from the wild variety of the oregano plant, Origanum vulgare. Different from common oregano grown for culinary use, wild oregano is found native to the mountainous Mediterranean region.1
Wild Oregano Oil Health Uses and Health Benefits
Oil distilled from the wild oregano plant has many health benefits, primarily as a natural antiseptic. Its strong antibacterial and antifungal properties make it an excellent herbal oil for preventing bacterial and fungal skin or intestinal infections. Wild oregano oil can be taken for tapeworms, lice and intestinal worms. With antioxidant and antiviral properties, wild oregano oil is also used as an immune system booster to help prevent various viral infections.1,2
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