As promised, here’s today’s herbal installment, a video on Oregano Oil! Verdict: It’s strong, for sure, but it’s not as bad as I thought it was going to be!

There are a number of things I should have mentioned in that video. To begin, I want to stress that not all essential oils can be ingested safely. Some are only meant for topical application, and some are only really recommended for aromatherapy purposes. While oregano is safe to ingest, you should definitely dilute the oil if you’re going to try taking it orally as I did. And, definitely start out with a single drop, as I showed. When in doubt, consult an expert or a book — and of course make sure you have the correct oil!

For those herbal essential oils that are intended primarily for topical applications (i.e., massaging into the skin), you should still be very careful. Many oils can irritate or burn the skin (especially for individuals with sensitive skin). Generally, it’s advisable to either dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil prior to application, or at least keep a carrier oil nearby while applying to the skin so that you can ease the pain if any irritation develops. But, again, be sure to consult books and experts prior to putting anything in or on your body.

I also wanted to mention that we advocate the use of organic herbs and oils here at Pure Jeevan, even if your oils are only meant for topical applications. Your skin is a highly absorbent system. You want to receive the benefits of the true essence of the plant itself, not the true essence of a pesticide! Also, on a purely metaphysical level, an organic oils are also clearly superior to those from a “conventionally” grown source.

Okay, so let’s review some of the properties of oregano, all of which are intensified in the essential oil.  Oregano really has all of the “anti” properties covered! It’s antiseptic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal. Because of all of these properties, it’s truly “good for what ails ya,” having been historically brought to bear in the treatments of colds, flu, gas, upset stomach, cuts and scrapes  (topically), and many other conditions.

Okay, so who’s got a great recipe using oregano? If so, feel free to share in the comments, or consider doing a Makin’ It Monday video for us to feature here. (See here for details on that.)  Actually, I just remembered that our Italian Zuppa recipe contains a good amount of oregano (as in real oregano, not oregano oil!). Definitely check that out!

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