Oil of Oregano is the premier natural antiseptic and possesses a wide range of microbial killing powers. Unlike antibiotics, there is no known tendency for development of microbial resistance. Oil of Oregano can kill or block growth of virtually any fungus as well as inhibiting growth of the majority of bacteria. Of the 30 or more active compounds identified in Oil of Oregano, carvacol and thymol are the most active and they work together with synergistic effect to produce powerful antiseptic properties.

Oil of Oregano is perhaps the most powerful herbal anti-fungal agent known. Its effectiveness is enhanced by its safety, since it is entirely non-toxic. This is of crucial importance with disseminated fungal infections such as Candidiasis, since large doses may be necessary to establish a cure. Fungal resistance to oregano is very rare. In fact, oregano is such a potent anti-fungal agent that it is capable of destroying even resistant fungal forms such as mutated fungi resulting from antibiotic therapy.

Oil of Oregano is an excellent antibacterial agent. Its volatile oils are highly active against the majority of pathogenic bacteria, including staph, strep and E. coli. Research shows that Oil of Oregano is also a potent antiseptic that is highly effective in killing a wide range of fungi, yeast and bacteria as well as parasites, especially Giardia, and viruses.