Are there published clinical studies to support the use of Medicinal Oregano?
There are more than 30 published research studies that confirm the antimicrobial properties of oil of oregano. In 2001, researchers from Georgetown University found that even at low doses, oil of oregano is as effective against Staphylococcus bacteria as antibiotics such as penicillin. They also stated that oregano oil might be an effective treatment against drug-resistant bacterial infections. (Science Daily 10/11/2001.) Recent In Vitro research conducted by Microbiotest, Inc (Sterling, VA) demonstrated that Oregano has a potent direct killing effect against the Human Corona Virus, as well as having the ability to halt virus replication in host cells infected with the Human Corona Virus. A clinical study in Italy demonstrated the antifungal activities of oil of oregano against parasitic infections. In this study, 14 patients with enteric parasites were given oil of oregano for six weeks. Results showed that in 13 of 14 cases, 100% of parasites were expelled, and that in 11 cases gastr