I'm reading "The Cure is in the Cupboard", and I'm surprised to learn there are so many imitation Oil of Oregano products.
I had gotten the one that says Origanum vulgare, and the author says that is not oregano oil, but may be marjoram oil!...and has minimal therapeutic potential.
He states to buy it from North American Herb & Spice Co. He says unless it is derived from pure wild edible oregano, avoid consuming it!
Is anyone else confused like me? Do you find that wild oregano vs one that does not state wild makes a big difference in yeast control?
Where is the best online site to buy wild oil of oregano?
Thanks for any help.
lifeline
Posted by Kara Tyson (Member # 939) on :
Yes. With oregano there is much confusion. It is more of a language barrier and less deliberate. ***
There is less confusion if you order by the Arabic name (for a middle eastern spice) from an Arabic supplier.
If you want majoram, you need to order Marzanjush (English translation 'Sweet marjoram')The main aroma component is a bicyclic monoterpene alcohol. It is in the mint family.
If you want oregano, you need to order Anrar. (English translation 'Wild marjoram'). The essential oil (max. 4%) may contain variable amounts of the two phenoles carvacrol and thymol.
On a side note, hysop mentioned in the bible most likely is Anrar since Hyssopus officinalis does not naturally grow in the middle east.
Or you can go to a middle eastern store (Persian stores are a good choice) and ask for it. Right now there may be some unusual hours because of the holy days.
Write it down if you are unsure of the pronunciation. Or, I might be able to email in a word document the arabic characters if you want to print it out and take it with you.
**Oh, forgot to add..usually a middle eastern store/supplier doesnt carry the oil (at least I have never seen it)--you will either have to just eat the fresh herb or make a tea by infusion.
i used oregano oil once,the really expensive stuff and it made me some kind of sick to my stomache.I think it should come with a warning or word of caution. dana
Posted by Areneli (Member # 6740) on :
I have bought mine in a grocery store for $10 and it has worked like a miracle.
Posted by Kara Tyson (Member # 939) on :
Dana,
You may have purchased essential oil of oregano by mistake. It could have even been mislabeled.
Taking essential oil of oregano is dangerous.
Posted by oxygenbabe (Member # 5831) on :
I get it from nature's gift and trust her. IT's straight. I put a few drops on my finger and then my tongue. It has helped with ear and sinus problems, quite well.
Posted by lifeline (Member # 3445) on :
Thank you all for your replies.
Kara,
I thought all Oil of Oregano was essential oil...so I don't have much knowledge about this at all.
In checking out sites posted, I have seen Oregamax, Oreganol, oregacyn, Oregacyn P73 and origanum vulgare, and the origanum vulgare is what the book says is majoram oil, and that's what I have. I really don't know what to buy.
Robi,
I do order a lot from Vitacost, so I appreciate knowing they have it. I will check on it further.
The book also mentions carvacrol...??? I'm confused by all the different names for oregano.
He does mention North American Herb & Spice as the brand name, however.
Can anybody clear any of this up for me? I don't want to buy the wrong kind again.
I feel it might really clear up yeast infections from reading what others do for yeast.
Thank you very much.
lifeline
Posted by robi (Member # 5547) on :
The Oregano oil from the above two links I posted above has helped the burning sensation in my mouth and throat a great deal. I also no lnger have a white coat on my tounge.
I have not done as much research as you have done. I did use this oil because a friend used it and it was recommended by her LLMD.
Hope this helps, robi
Posted by oxygenbabe (Member # 5831) on :
I am talking with Marge at Nature's Gift and hers is straight, and is oreganum vulgare...I like her oils because they are steam distilled, and some are organic. She says look at the species name, marjoram and oregano are close, and wild marjoram is actually a relative of oregano, but look at species names not common names.
Posted by Kara Tyson (Member # 939) on :
I suppose it is like diamonds and saphires. Sometimes people THINK they are buying diamonds, but they are really buying white sapphires.
Somtimes the jewelry dealer doesnt know either.
Diamond
White Sapphire Posted by lifeline (Member # 3445) on :
Robi, I will probably buy from Vitacost as I trust them and never had a problem with any of my orders. Thanks.
Oxygenbabe,
Sounds like you have a good place in Nature's Gift to buy from, and I'm like you, if I find a place, I continue to order from them.
Kara,
Either diamonds or sapphires for me...either one will do. Thanks, and you're right. We never know what's true.
I appreciate all the replies.
lifeline
Posted by minoucat (Member # 5175) on :
Below is what I've discovered in the course of my own reading -- I have no particular expertise in this area.
I don't think the products are necessarily "imitation"; there's just tremendous confusion in the research about what oregano was actually used. The 2 most researched types of oregano oil, when the researchers actually spell it out rather than just saying "oil of oregano", are oreganum vulgare (also known as wild oregano, true oregano, wild marjorum, and greek oregano) and oreganum compactum (AKA true or culinary oregano).Oreganum majora (Marjoram) is also mentioned, but less frequently.
There are a number of studies of both O. vulgare and O. compactum that indicate they are excellent at inhibiting candida, aspergillus, and staph; also reducing pain. And for deworming.
Carvacrol and thymol are phenols, and are the active ingredients for the anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral, pain-reducing properties of oregano (of all types). Again, from what I've read, Origanum Compactum, contains about 45 - 65% percent carvacrol (the minimum amount should be 62%). Origanum Vulgare can be as much as 90% carvacrol. I haven't read Ingram's book, so I don't know why he recommends compactum over vulgare. I've done well with vulgare.
Essential Oils are the fragrant essences of plants in their purest, most concentrated state. As far as I know, oregano oil, just like tea-tree oil, lavender oil, etc., IS essential oil by definition. It is NOT recommended that pure, undiluted oregano oil be ingested or used directly on skin. Usually the oregano oil is cut with olive oil -- the carrier oil, as well as the amount of carvacrol should be on the label by percentage or weight.
The cleanest methods of processing for all oil extracton are steam distilled, CO2, and cold pressed -- that is, no solvents are used.
And then there's the confusion about the "wild" terminology -- sometimes it's used as part of the common name, and sometimes it means, literally, grown in wild conditions and not farmed; some oregano oil manufacturers are very specific about the location and the season of harvest, because that affects composition of the oil.
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Posted by lifeline (Member # 3445) on :
Mino,
This is wonderful information about oregano. Wow, I'm still reading the sites and trying to take in all this info you posted. Great stuff.
In a nutshell, seems if you buy from a good company, you're getting good oregano, no matter what type, no matter what brand. It's powerful, and evidently works from all sources I've read about it.
I've saved these sites for further reading. I just know I need this herb for yeast and who knows what other malady may be lurking near by!
Thanks very much.
lifeline
Posted by siggy (Member # 8654) on :
I read all this and is getting more and more confused.
I just bought essential oil today and Kara Tyson here says it is dangerous taking it!? What can happen to me?
Posted by siggy (Member # 8654) on :
okay, I read minoucat's post more thoroughly and got my answer. never mind.
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