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Oregano Oil Research: Benefits from Insect Repellent to Cancer Fighter

Potent Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil for a Natural Health Boost!

Oregano Oil as Antiviral, Antifungal and Antibacterial

The expanding body of research on Oil of Oregano increasingly demonstrates the benefits of oregano oil as an antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agent, rivaling pharmaceutical antibiotics like streptomycin, penicillin, vancomycin, nystatin, and amphotericin in its ability to combat microbes. Various university studies and independent research have proven Oregano Oil to be a powerful antimicrobial, antifungal, candida fighter and more. However, recent studies have revealed that these compounds also possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and cancer fighting abilities.


Remarkably it accomplishes this without promoting the development of drug-resistant strains and other problems often attributed to the use of standard antibiotics. In addition to this already impressive list of abilities, Oregano Oil is also a powerful parasitic expellant, allergy suppressant and is valuable as a food preservative, and has been used to decontaminate foods from potentially harmful pathogen’s.


Carvacrol has been identified as the chief constituent behind Oregano Oil’s extraordinary benefits and is thought to work synergistically with the other components found in Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil. These findings have been published in various scientific journals and presented at prestigious events.


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Oregano Oil Destroys Strep Pneumonia Cells

Researchers have found that some essential oils, oregano, thyme, and rosewood oils, in particular, create an autolytic reaction in organisms, including Streptococcus pneumonia.


Dr. Diane Horne of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, told the 98th general assembly of the American Society of Microbiology about the serendipitous discovery of the impact of the oils on cells such as Streptococcus pneumonia.


A co-researcher was spraying aromatic oils in the laboratory. When I looked at the S. pneumonia that I was preparing for another experiment, the cells were just falling apart, Dr. Horne reported.


Dr. Horne and coworker Sue Chao, of the Young Living Essential Oil Company of Payton, Utah, tested the autolyzing properties of 74 different essential oils.


The best results occurred with oregano, thyme and rosewood and intermediate inhibition of the pathogens were achieved with cinnamon oil and clove oil, Dr. Horne said at a poster presentation. at the meeting. Dr. Horne pointed out that the oils also showed efficacy against E. coli and several species of fungi.

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Oregano Oil as Insect Repellent and Larvacide

Did you know that Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil has been found to have larvicidal properties against mosquitos? A recent study revealed its effectiveness in combating these pesky insects.


Additionally, another study highlighted its ability to act as a repellent against bed bugs, showing its versatility in insect control. At Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil, we've been selling and shipping our potent blend since 1993. Our Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil is a 50% MCT blend with an impressive 75-80% Carvacrol content, making it a powerful natural solution for insect protection. Say goodbye to bugs with our reliable and effective oregano oil!

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Antimicrobial, Antioxident, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Diabetic and Anticancer Properties of Oregano Oil

Oregano essential oils are well-known for their antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. However, recent studies have revealed that these oils also possess strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. These versatile characteristics make oregano essential oils appealing to various uses to boost health. A recent article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research on the health benefit of oregano essential oils.


Oregano Oil has garnered attention for their antioxidant properties, making them promising candidates for use as alternatives for chemical-based preservatives, cosmeceuticals, or nutraceuticals in the food and cosmetic industries. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring the anti-inflammatory potential of oil of oregano. The antioxidant capabilities of oregano oil function by inhibiting lipid peroxidation, neutralizing free radicals, and occasionally chelating metal ions. Research has shown that the combined action of essential oil constituents can be more effective than individual components, highlighting the importance of synergistic effects. Further investigation into synergism and antagonism is warranted to fully understand their impact.

Oregano Essential Oil is Often Used, Taken or Applied for:

  • Immunity Boost
  • Prevention of Colds & Flus
  • Skin Conditions
  • Strong Antioxident
  • Respiratory & Sinus Conditions
  • Digestive Conditions
  • Mouth Conditions
  • Digestive Conditions
  • Burns, Wounds, Cuts
  • Sore Muscles & Joints
  • Expelling Parasites
  • Used for Fungal Infections (Anti Fungus)
  • Anti Inflammatory Properties
  • Mosquito Larvacide
  • Insect Repellents


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Research Articles

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Chemical Composition, and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Oregano Essential Oil

28 Oct, 2024
As posted at National Library of Medicine
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Oregano Essential Oil-infused Mucin Microneedle Patch for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scar

30 Sep, 2024
As posted at ScienceDirect
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Oregano Oil (Origanum Vulgare) as a Repellent Against Bed Bug, Cimex Lectularius

By Ismaeil Alizadeh | ResearchGate • 27 Apr, 2024
Study The Repellent Of Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum Vulgare) In Comparison With DEET (N,N-Diethyl-Meta-Toluamide) As A Synthetic Repellent For Personal Protection Against Bed Bug, Cimex Lectularius
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Study: Oregano Oil as Potential Mosquito Larvicide

By Transylvanian Review | ResearchGate • 17 Apr, 2024
Findings indicate that O. vulgare essential oils (Oregano oils) with carvacrol phenolic mono terpene (77.63%) as major compound possess larvicidal activity against C.pipiens larvae. Most importantly, this essential oil can reduce the development of resistance by various mosquito species and to improve quality of environment and public health
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Therapeutic Application of Carvacrol: A Comprehensive Review

By NIH/PMC Article • 04 Apr, 2024
Therapeutic applications of carvacrol (and thymol which are ingredients in oregano oil) have been demonstrated as anti‐oxidant, anticancer, cancer fighting, diabetes prevention, cardio protective, anti‐obesity, anti aging, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory properties.
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Essential Oils of Oregano: Biological Activity beyond Their Antimicrobial Properties

By PCM/NIH Research Article • 31 Mar, 2024
Essential oils of oregano with carvacrol are widely recognized for their antimicrobial activity, antiviral, antifungal properties, as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and cancer suppressor agents.
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Bactericidal Property of Oregano Oil Against Multidrug-Resistant Clinical Isolates

By NIH National Library of Medicine • 29 Mar, 2024
Oregano oil shows antibacterial activity against four Acinetobacter baumannii, three Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and four methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) making it a non-antibiotic laternative.
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Essential oil of Origanum minutiflorum exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects in human bronchial cells and antimicrobial activity on lung pathogens

By Science Direct • 09 Mar, 2024
Oregano essential oil (OEO) is one of the most widely used essential oils worldwide due to its huge therapeutic benefits. Nevertheless, data on the effects of the endemic species Origanum minutiflorum, also known as wild or Turkish oregano, is scarce. On the other hand, various chronic lung diseases, characterised by persistent inflammation, oxidative stress, and common bacterial infections, do not have effective pharmacological therapy. Hence, the aim of this study is to examine the effects of wild oregano essential oil (WOEO) on human bronchial epithelial cells and lung pathogens.
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Study: Antibacterial Spices Explain Why Some Like it Hot

By Roger Egelken • 09 Mar, 2024
Fans of hot, spicy cuisine can thank nasty bacteria and other food-borne pathogens for the recipes that come — not so coincidentally — from countries with hot climates. Humans’ use of antimicrobial spices developed in parallel with food-spoilage microorganisms, Cornell biologists have demonstrated in an international survey of spice used in cooking.
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Oregano Oil May Protect Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Georgetown Researcher Finds

By Georgetown University Medical Center • 09 Feb, 2024
Oregano may be effective against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. Studies have shown that oregano oil (with carvacrol) as antibacterial reduced infection as effectively as traditional antibiotics.