Oregano oil has earned media attention for its use in chicken feed.
Studies show that oregano oil has antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic and antifungal properties.
Many farmers are using oregano oil to replace antibiotics. This helps them keep their poultry and livestock free of disease.
Scott Sechler, owner of Bell and Evans in Fredericksburg, Penn. raises antibiotic free poultry. He has used oregano oil in his feed for three years.
He has received flack from naysayers. But Scott claims oregano oil provides the best antimicrobial results … since he stopped conventional antibiotics.
Science shows the health benefits of oregano oil come from carvacrol and thymol. These are powerful phenols that can kill harmful bacteria and microbes.
But you must use oil of oregano. The oregano spice you use in your pasta sauce doesn’t have the carvacrol. And that’s what makes the oil such a great antibiotic.
When looking for oil of oregano … look for a product that is wild harvested or wild crafted in the Mediterranean. This oil is steam distilled, which prevents damage to the oil from overheating.
Oil of oregano is a good alternative to antibiotics and can be used topically or internally. You can also diffuse it.
Caution: Never give it to your dog undiluted.
Dilute 2 to 3 drops in a teaspoon of almond oil or MCT oil. You can give this to your dog 3 times a day. For topical use, you can also mix 1 drop of oregano with 1 tsp of almond oil to up its antibiotic power.
Caution: Avoid oil of oregano for dogs who experience seizures.
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