Aids Digestion, Reduces Bloating and Gas
Oregano oil is a natural anti-inflammatory and digestive aid that can help to break down food, reduce bloating and gas, support healthy bowel movements, and alleviate the symptoms of indigestion. It contains the active ingredient carvacrol, which has been found to have many properties that benefit digestive health. Studies have shown that carvacrol positively affects gastrointestinal motility and can help with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
In one study, oregano was found to be more effective at inhibiting the growth of H. pylori, a bacterium that causes ulcers and stomach cancer, than standard antibiotic treatment. The oil also worked faster in soothing H. pylori-induced ulcers than standard antibiotics. This is significant because conventional treatments for H. pylori take 2 weeks to show results, but oregano was effective within a week. This makes it an ideal treatment for patients who are intolerant or allergic to conventional antibiotics.
