10 Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

7. Claim: Oregano Oil Protects the Brain

MIGHT BE TRUE

Animal studies provide some evidence of carvacrol's neuroprotective properties, its ability to protect brain cells from harmful chemicals or death. A chemical that shuts down cells of the brain responsible for memory and cognition causes Alzheimer's disease. Carvacrol appears to adhere to that chemical and cause it to malfunction; scientists are now investigating using carvacrol in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, carvacrol could have anti-anxiety properties without any negative effect on motor skills, making it a possibility for reducing the agitation experienced by many people with Alzheimer's and dementia.