Pure Wild Oregano Oil
Taken orally, it is a powerful tool for the immune system and promotes a healthy digestive function. Higher in antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables, it can aid in defense against oxidation and free radicals, the aging accelerators. It packs a punch against unwanted body fat, stops weight gain and even lowers the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides (the body's main form of stored fat.)
Each Vounó product is packaged by hand according to the ancient traditions.
Product Info
The essential oil, extracted from the flowering top of the plant and the leaves, has a warm, spicy, slightly sweet scent.
Origanum onites, also known as Cretan Oregano, is considered to be superior in quality, as an aromatic, medicinal, and culinary herb. It is high in vitamins C, E, and K, as well as magnesium, zinc, potassium, and iron.
Known since ancient times, oregano owes its name to the union of two Greek words: "oros," which means "mountain," and "ganos," which means "joy," "joy of the mountains."
Ingredients
OLEA EUROPEA (extra virgin olive oil) from organic farming, ORIGANUM ONITES (wild oregano from Crete, GR) extract of flowers, leaves and stem.
Steam-distilled.
No solvents, preservatives or additives.
Mechanism of Action
An antioxidant powerhouse, it fights free radical damage and oxidation, turning back the clock on aging. Antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, carminative and stomachic, healing and germicide, parasiticidal.
Safety considerations
Consult your doctor before using this oil. Do not use directly on or near the eyes. Please do not use essential oils on children without consulting a qualified aromatherapist or doctor. Not indicated for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Uses
Vounó wild oregano oil, is a very popular booster for the immune system, it contains phytochemicals that support the body's natural resistance. Recent studies show that oregano oil promotes healthy digestive function by promoting healthy intestinal flora. Good digestion is absolutely necessary to experience good health.
It also packs a punch against unwanted body fat. Its main active ingredient, carvacrol, is thought to modulate genes and reduce irritation in white adipose tissue. Controlled studies show that carvacrol stops weight gain and even lowers the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (the body's main form of stored fat) in the blood.
If you've ever consumed undercooked meat, unpurified water, or countless other risky actions, you're probably carrying harmful organisms inside your body. Thankfully, oregano oil has proven to be extremely helpful in getting rid of these unwanted invaders. One study looked at the relationship between oil of oregano and harmful organisms and found that taking 600 mg (12 drops) of oil of oregano per day resulted in a complete disappearance of harmful organisms in the body.
Allergy sufferers will appreciate the therapeutic and soothing properties of oregano oil. It can produce a soothing effect on allergy hypersensitivity, which ultimately encourages relief. It also may be a natural alternative to reduce the unwanted effects associated with environmental sensitivities.
Recommended internal use: start with 3 drops for the first 7 days, then increase gradually to a maximum of 8. Press the dropper gently onto the tongue or underneath the toungue (for better absorbsion) or drop 3 drops into a glass of water, then drink. Best taken in the morning or after a meal.
Historical notes
The ancient Greeks believed that this herb was created by the goddess Aphrodite. She wanted it to be a symbol of the joy that grows in her garden. The Greeks crowned the spouses with garlands of oregano, as it was considered a symbol of happiness. Its therapeutic properties were already known and appreciated by the Egyptians; in Roman times it was also widely used in the kitchen. In medicine it was used thanks to its penetrating scent as a disinfectant of environments during epidemics, burning it in large braziers together with thyme and mint.
