Oregano
Jul 03
Sharp, herbaceous, warm, and unmistakably intense, oregano essential oil is one of the most powerful-smelling oils commonly encountered in aromatherapy. Steam-distilled from oregano leaves and flowering tops, it is often rich in the phenolic compounds carvacrol and thymol. Those constituents help explain both its strong aroma and the considerable antimicrobial activity researchers have observed in …
Mar 09
Essential oils are often promoted as natural remedies for athlete’s foot, ringworm, toenail fungus, and other fungal infections. Tea tree oil in particular has been studied because laboratory experiments show activity against certain fungi, while oils such as thyme, cinnamon, oregano, and clove have also produced interesting antifungal results in laboratory research. That sounds promising—but …
