The Health Benefits Of Oregano Oil

Reduce Inflammation

As stated, oregano oil can help reduce inflammation in the throat, thus lessening the severity of a cough. However, this is not the only element of inflammation oregano oil can help with. Thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, oregano oil can relieve redness, irritation, and pain when applied topically to the affected skin, for causes such as injury and arthritis. If consumed it will have a similar effect, but because swallowing it forces it to spread throughout the body, it will take longer to relieve the inflammation and pain. It is particularly useful for relieving the pain and inflammation associated with ear infections as well.

For the best results in reducing inflammation from an ear infection or anywhere on the skin, apply two to three drops of oregano oil and massage it into the affected area. When it comes to an ear infection, use a cotton swab with two or three drops of oil and carefully apply it to the outside of the ear, but never in the ear canal.

Continue reading to learn about the other infections oregano oil can treat.