Control Coughs With Oil Of Oregano

Our body is designed in a very efficient way. If there are undue accumulations of waste matter, it has automatic systems to eliminate them. One of these auto systems is coughing. Others manifest themselves as symptoms such as colds and fever.

Coughs are actions of the body to eliminate the waste substances that irritate the air passages – where the air you breathe passes from the nose and mouth to the lungs. When the cells of the air passages gets irritated, your natural reaction is to cough because air in the lungs is forced out under high pressure. Coughing can be voluntary or involuntary.

Causes of Coughs
Coughs are caused by many things. Medical science has categorized this respiratory ailment into two: acute coughs and chronic coughs. An acute cough is the type that only lasts up to three weeks, while a chronic cough last more than a month. They are also further classified into infectious coughs, which are caused by viral upper respiratory infections, and noninfectious coughs, which are the result of intensified chronic conditions such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis as well as allergies from existing surroundings.

Usual Ways of Relieving Coughs
Coughs have a purpose, and ordinarily we are advised not to try to eliminate them. However, there are times that coughing becomes severe, which makes it hard to breathe, and can cause vomiting and disrupt our sleep. The most common method used to relieve coughs is by taking cough syrups or cough drops. There are expensive candy-coated brands and simple cough formulations but they all have the same effect. However, they have no effect on the cough-producing mechanism of the body. There is a better alternative to these over-the-counter medicines. This is oregano oil, a natural substance that is a proven virus killer.

What is Oregano Oil?
Oregano oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Mediterranean wild oregano plant, Origanum vulgare. For hundreds of years, the ancient Greeks used this plant to treat their common ailments like skin diseases, stomach problems and respiratory infections, such as colds and coughs.

Modern technology has found a way to extract the essential oil from the leaves of this wild plant to get what we now know as oil of oregano. Our modern scientists, through numerous laboratory tests and experiments have found that this oil contains beneficial substances that can be used medicinally to treat scores of diseases. One of its main properties is its ability to kill viruses of all types. That’s why, if you will use it, you can control your cough and it will not progress to the chronic stage.

Why is Oregano Oil Effective?
This oil is effective in killing viruses because of the potent substances it contains. In fact, it is not just effective against viruses but against all kinds of pathogens. There are numerous laboratory experiments and studies conducted around the world that have confirmed this fact. It can control and inhibit the growth of bacteria, parasites and fungi. Those who are practicing alternative medicine have been using this essential oil to fight a host of diseases, including cancer, bronchitis, eczema and many more.

This is possible because oregano oil contains considerable amounts of phenols, phytochemicals and flavinoids. The main active agents of this substance are carvacrol and thymol. They act synergistically together to kill all harmful microbes. But apart from these germ killers, this essential oil also contains important elements that can strengthen the immune system. It contains considerable amounts of vitamins (such as C, A and B), minerals and trace elements.

How to Use Oregano Oil to Relieve Coughs
There are two ways you can use this oil to control your coughing.

• Orally – taking oregano oil internally will control your cough. Take one teaspoon and fill it with coconut oil. Add 2 to 3 drops or oregano oil and swallow this mixture. Repeat this method three or four times a day until your condition improves.
• Externally – Before going to bed, get a tissue and pour 2 to 3 drops of oregano oil on it. Place this tissue beside your pillow. You will be able to inhale the essence of the oil while you’re asleep  and this will facilitate your healing.

Avoiding Coughs
It is much easier to avoid getting sick than to treat the sickness. This is important for preventing yourself from getting viruses that will make you cough. Here are some common sense tips on how this can be done.

• Strengthen your immune system by taking 2 to 3 drops of oregano oil every day. You can take it under your tongue or mix it with your favorite juice or a glass of water.
• Drink adequate amounts of water.
• Quit smoking if you are a smoker and don’t ever smoke if you are a non-smoker.
• Avoid places where there are respiratory irritants such as pollutants, smoke, dust and similar thngs.
• Eat a healthy diet and engage in reasonable physical exercise.

Oregano Oil Considerations
This powerful substance is beneficial to us for healing and strengthening our bodies. However, this same substance can work against us if we take it in excessive amounts. In addition, those who have sensitive skin and body systems should take it gradually and in diluted form. In this way, the body will be able to adjust to its powerful chemical substances. If you want to take oregano oil for a prolonged period of time and at higher doses, consult your doctor first.