January 14, 2008 | Bleach alternatives, Health, Essential oils, Cleaning products
What can cure a fungal infection? What can stop a drug-resistant strain of of staphylococcus (”staph infection”)? What can kill E. Coli and Salmonela on your countertops? Or clean just about any bacteria found in your bathroom? What can take care of gastrointestinal and bronchial infections? What can kill and prevent yeast infections faster than you can say Candida (that is, the bacteria that causes them)?
Oregano oil!
It’s potent. A drop or two will go a long way. A few drops added to your all-purpose cleaner will give you the added boost of antifungal and antibacterial cleaning. Use it where you’d use bleach - the only difference is that it won’t whiten as bleach does (and hey, you’ll be able to breathe while you clean!).
You can even take it internally, but watch 0ut - it’s potent. 1-2 drops in a glass of water a couple times a day will be sufficient to fight bacteria and boost your immune system. Also, avoid contact with mucus membranes - it’ll burn.
A few added bonuses of oregano oil over antibiotics? There is no known tendency for microbes to develop a resistance to oregano oil. And, this one rather potent substance will kill most bacteria. Studies have even shown it to sterilize sewer water in relatively low dilutions (1:4000).
If you choose to try it internally, listen to your body’s response, and consult a doctor if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. French literature recommends refraining from long-term continual use of oregano oil because it could effect liver metabolism. Also, remember to dilute it well if you’re going to apply it directly to your skin (for fungal nail infections and such).
You should be able to find oregano oil at your local health foods store.
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Kristi says:
This is nice. Speaking of fungal nail infections, I have one. I”ve tried fighting it with tea tree oil (applied topically), but after about a week I started feeling sick from exposure to the stuff. I’ll see if I tolerate oregano oil any better, thanks!
January 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pmstacey says:
hi! do you have a good resource for using herbs/natural products for kids? i have done it less with my kids because i am concerned about how much to use in terms of remedy.
for example, my son just now is complaining of his throat hurting and i see a light white spot on it. i would love to kill the infection quickly. i might have to head to the doctor but would like to avoid it.
January 14th, 2008 at 4:45 pmDeanna says:
Am I the only one now humming the Candyman song? Who can take a sunrise…sprinkle it with dew?
I should probably keep these thoughts to myself shouldn’t I…
January 15th, 2008 at 8:57 pm