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Usage Of Pure Oregano Oil to Grow Hair

The ancient Greeks derived oil from oregano that grew in the mountainous region of the eastern Mediterranean. They used oregano oil for its antibiotic properties to cure infections and illness. Today, oil of oregano is applied topically and ingested orally in capsules to fight bacteria and fungus. Oregano oil can help maintain a healthy scalp, curing dandruff and promoting healthy hair growth.

  1. Choose an oregano oil product

    • Choose an oil of oregano containing between 70 and 85 percent carvacrol, its main antibiotic ingredient. The essential oil can be used for ingestion or topical application on the scalp to treat bacterial and fungal scalp conditions which impede hair growth, such as dandruff, ringworm and dermatitis. It can also be used for cooking, as an added benefit of buying the pure form. Some companies manufacturer pure oil of oregano in oral capsule form. Others sell formulations containing oregano oil along with other natural ingredients for treatment of a variety of ailments, including hair loss.

    Ingesting oregano oil

    • Consume oregano oil to obtain the benefits and heal scalp conditions which affect hair growth. Put drops directly on the tongue according to instructions on the bottle, "chasing" it down with water. Dosage amounts may vary. The high potency oil may burn the tongue and overwhelm the mouth, although it is safe. Dilute 1 or 2 drops per cup of water as a more palatable alternative. Using a dropper, place drops into empty capsules before taking it orally to avoid the burning sensation or use a carrier oil such as olive oil, vegetable oil, or vitamin E, to suspend the oregano oil and make it more tolerable. Use an oregano oil to carrier oil ratio of 1:50 drops.

    Topical application

    • Conduct a spot test for allergy or sensitivity on a small area of skin before applying to scalp. Massage oregano oil directly into scalp with fingertips. If it's too strong, use a carrier oil that's also good for the scalp, such as olive oil or vegetable oil, using the same ratios, for a more gentle application. Drops of oil may also be added to shampoos to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions each time hair is washed. Wash and rinse as usual.

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