Our oregano oil originates in the Turkish mountains. Origanum vulgare grows wild there, as nature intended, and is hand picked by local farmers. At those elevations the plants are not exposed to pesticides and other environmental contaminants.
Once the oil is processed, through natural steam distillation where nothing is added and nothing taken away, it is sent to an independent U.S. laboratory. There it is tested for all constituents and certified, 1/: that it does not contain pesticides, solvents, fertilizers or other contaminants and 2/: the percentages of each of the other synergistic chemicals present.
Woodland Botanicals' pure oil has a certified Carvacrol content of 83.05% (it is Carvacrol that is Oregano Oil's heavy 'bug' hitter). We marry this pure oregano oil with an organic, cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil at a ratio of 3:1. The result is a superior quality oil with a clean, clear taste and unparalleled therapeutic value!
Immune Stimulant As an immune system booster, oregano is unparalleled in the plant kingdom. It is many times stronger than echinacea or goldenseal. A couple of drops daily are enough to supercharge your immune system, which is your first and most powerful defense against disease.
Antibiotic and Antiseptic Tooth and gum infections respond quickly to oregano oil, due to its powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties. The oil is applied directly to the gums and teeth. Regular treatment will vastly improve oral health and hygiene. Many people suffering from a variety of chronic infections have seen them disappear quickly after using the oil internally and externally.
Antiviral Oregano oil has been used very successfully in treating viral conditions, such as colds, flu, shingles, herpes and warts. The fact that wild oregano oil can stop a cold or flu if taken at the first sin of symptoms is indicative of its amazing powers.
Antifungal The aggressive antifungal properties of oregano oil work effectively against stubborn fungal infections such as candida and nail fungus. Mix a few drops with shampoo to get rid of dandruff or seborrhea, which are caused by fungal infection of the scalp. Take some to the locker room to eradicate athlete's foot.
Although there is a combined effect of the many compounds found in oregano oil, its effectiveness is largely attributed to a primary ingredient, the phenol carvacrol. When lab tested, carvacrol was found to be one of the most potent antibiotics known to science. In tests done at Georgetown University, it was found to be more effective than penicillin, streptomycin and even vancomycin (considered to be the strongest of all antibiotics). Unlike pharmaceutical antibiotics, oregano oil does not create resistant strains of mutant bacteria. It is able to naturally and effectively eliminate any pathogen that is unfortunate enough to cross its path.