Research Article - Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2024) Volume 14, Issue 106

Natural effect of Oregano essential oils on the survival of Helicobacter pylori: A new therapeutic approach

Helicobacter pylori is an extremely common infection worldwide: more than two thirds of the world's population suffer from it. H. pylori is a bacterium that infects the mucous membrane of the wall of the human stomach. This is often the cause of chronic type B gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancers. The eradication of this bacterium as a means of prevention and treatment of ulcers and certain stomach cancers is now a solution that natural medicine can implement through a proven phytotherapeutic protocol. And this is an area where essential oils can make a difference. The consequences of this infection depend on the complex interactions that occur between the person who suffers from it and the bacteria: It all depends on the virulence of the bacteria, the genetic constitution of the person, about his age, of a whole set of environmental factors and his eating habits. At present, more or less invasive treatments are content with a very symptomatic and localized approach. Studies have shown that to combat Helicobacter pylori and relieve the symptoms associated with it, it is recommended to ingest natural antibiotic, probiotic and a proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) treatment. Other studies rather rare propose an approach to stimulate the immunity of the patient and experiment a nutritional approach compatible with the management of the infection and thus better manage the inflammation. Our opinion, which only focuses on recent publications in journals with high-impact, suggests the impact of oregano oil (Origanum compactum) that fight infection with Helicobacter pylori. Findings presented herein could be used to develop novel and alternative preventive and therapeutic strategies aimed to fight Helicobacter pylori infection.

Author(s): Mohamed Kettani Halabi

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