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Bacteria and Viruses
Posted by George T. (Caldwell, Idaho ) on 08/08/2024
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Oil of Oregano kills all bacteria and viruses
Many, many years ago I read "The cure is in the cupboard" and from then on I started taking Mediterranean Grade P73 Oil of Oregano. Since I started taking it I have never had a cold, flu or any kind of sinus infection. During the COVID breakout I never took any of the vaccines and never wore a mask. I have been a real estate broker in Idaho for decades and always meet a lot of people and yet while others around me came down with colds, flus and COVID I never came down with anything. It is now August, 2024 and I am still healthy and symptom free at the age of 68. I just take one drop of the Mediterranean Grade Oil of Oregano P73 under the tongue daily.
Toenail Fungus
Posted by Robert (LA) on 08/08/2023
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Can't remember where I found the idea of applying Oil of Oregano onto Toe Nail Fungus however, This only works when the infection is minor and doesn't work for on nails which have an abundant amount of fungus underneath it. I will be returning to Apple Cider Vinegar applied instead.
Oregano Oil Side Effects
Posted by Diane (MN) on 07/19/2022
Have you tried opening a capsule and putting half in an empty capsule so you're taking just half? I am thinking of trying that, just bought some but am afraid of possible having side effects like you because I have IBS and diverticulitis.
Sinus Infection
Posted by Windsor (Destin) on 07/18/2022
Some ideas:
Take them with food or a spoonful of virgin coconut oil to dilute the oregano oil so it is gentler on your body. You may mix the oregano oil into a spoonful of coconut oil and taste it. If it seems to burn your mouth keep adding more coconut oil and tasting until it is comfortable.
Olive oil or sesame oil may replace the coconut oil if you like. Or you may apply the oil to your skin.
Sinus Infection
Posted by Diane (MN) on 07/16/2022
What is oregano juice? I have never heard of it. I bought some oil of oregano capsules as recommended by my acupuncturist for chronic sinus but have heard it's really strong and I have a sensitive GI system with IBS, diverticulitis etc. so was looking here to see if anyone with my GI issues ever took it. Just looking for tips.
Candida
Posted by Julie (Crystal River Fl) on 02/14/2022
Took Mastic gum capsules for mine. read also that cabbage juice will kill it.
Yeast Infection
Posted by Marsh (Colo) on 02/10/2022
OofO down there? As long as it doesn't burn! Decades ago, I was constantly getting vaginal yeast infections. The OB would give me one thing, that would cause another strain. One day he was delivering a baby and the RN was appalled after looking at my chart. She told me to stop at the pharmacy, purchase empty gelatin caps and borjc acid and never come back to see the doc again. Worked like a charm and I got rid of the OB!
Food Poisoning
Posted by Marsh (Colo) on 02/10/2022
Tried this too. Along with Oregano Oil & GSE. Back home and feeling better after taking 1/2teaspoon of pure gum spirits turpentine. Slaves gave this to their children in the 1700-1800s as a dewormer that kept them healthy. It's from the forests of Georgia in the US.
Food Poisoning
Posted by Kabee (Mountain City, Tn) on 02/02/2022
Lugol's Iodine should take care of it. read up on it.
Food Poisoning
Posted by Dano (Idaho) on 02/01/2022
Food Poisoning
Posted by Marsh (Colorado) on 02/01/2022
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I travel with OofO everywhere. However, while in Mexico, there has been a horrible (violent) stomach bug that has been going on from PV to the far north. OofO in the AM and probiotics at night didn't touch it. I've had it twice (and off and on) and my husband now has. Finally relented to start up on Bactrim. Any other natural recommendations to get off the dreaded antibiotic?
Broad Benefits
Posted by Jgny (Thousand Islands) on 10/15/2021
Do you take it daily? And how many a day? Or do you only use it if you are sick?
Broad Benefits
Posted by just me Bob (Alberta) on 10/14/2021
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I have been using the oil of Oregano for over 15 yrs, I use strong and good quality stuff.
One test I use for selecting a brand: if there is any hint of bitterness in taste, I avoid it. There are many on the market, I prefer strong, even used 100% for bad toothaches. It's worked for my teeth for serious and minor issues.
The best way to use it is by nipping in the bud whatever you notice, pain or discomfort, do not allow the problem to become a monster. Any major pain can be hard to get under control, but I have had 100 percent success even with these.
Maybe I'm well suited for it, I can take large doses of it and it only works that much better with no side effects. I know my body very well and can read it easily .
I have beat all viruses with it big and small, colds, allergies, toothaches needing root canals, pains in my body that were strong, do not know what they were but with constant use of Oregano they went away ... 100 % success and more things as well beaten.
You must be able to read your body, and you should be able better than anyone else, that's what pain is, it's a signal to you that only you are aware of. It's really that simple to me anyhow.
Oregano Oil is my go to, and I have other things too. It's been a blessing in a big way for years. I hope others find it too, many can not believe what I just wrote here, their great loss.
Hives
Posted by Bill (Boston, Ma) on 09/25/2021
Any side effects?
Oregano Oil Tips
Posted by Deanne (Virginia) on 06/03/2020
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Here's a great way to take the oregano oil + coconut oil - I just started doing this myself:
1. Buy a silicone ice cube tray that make small cubes. The trays I have make 21 cubes each that hold around 2tsp of oil.
Here's a description of the trays from the website I purchase it from: "Each ice cube has a narrow dome shape (half circle) with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 20 mm. This small size allows it to fit into most water bottles, and freeze quickly."
2. Fill the tray with melted coconut oil
3. Put 1 - 3 drops of oregano oil in each "cube" (or however much oregano oil you would like) and allow it to harden in the fridge or freezer - this happens quickly, maybe an hour or less.
4. When your ready for your "dose" of coconut oil / oregano oil just pop out a cube, chew a few times and swallow. Viola!
More tips
1. If you're not used to "eating" coconut oil, it may give you tummy discomfort. Start out with a smaller amount. You can also try taking it before or with meals.
2. Once the coconut oil / oregano oil mixture hardens, I pop it out of the tray and put it in a glass jar & keep the jar in the fridge. That way the oils aren't sitting in the tray absorbing more of whatever toxic material the trays are made out of.
3. You can also use these handy little cubes for OIL PULLING.
In fact, I have 4 different 12 oz glass jars with different combinations of coconut oil + essential oils for oil pulling!
Vaginal and Intestinal Bacterial Infection
Posted by Anon (Not Canada) on 10/12/2020
Mix it with another oil such as olive oil. Please always eat something with it so it does not burn your stomach.
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Vaginal and Intestinal Bacterial Infection
Posted by Rsw (OH) on 10/11/2020
Oregano oil is also sold in softgel capsules, regular and super strength, that are easy to swallow.
Vaginal and Intestinal Bacterial Infection
Posted by Imari (East Anglia, UK) on 10/11/2020
I am interested in taking Oregano oil - so many recommend it but how to you get 4 drops down? I have been taking 1 drop occasionally in a little whisky and it always stops a cold in its tracks - so do you have a good way of taking a 4 drop dose? Also how often would you do that, please?
Vaginal and Intestinal Bacterial Infection
Posted by Tracey K. (Waldorf, Maryland ) on 08/19/2020
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Hello,
I wanted to let you know about the time that I used Oregano essential oil to cure a vaginal and intestinal bacterial infection.
I went to see my doctor and of course she put me on an antibiotic for 10 days. I didn't have any improvement. She then gave me another even stronger antibiotic for another 10 days. I went back a third time and the course was repeated. I was early in my medicinal plant learning at the time and didn't know a lot but decided to take my health into my own hands after being sick for 2 months. What did I have to loose?
I started taking 5 drops of Oregano oil in a shot glass of water morning and night. By the next day the irritation in my vagina was much better. I continued the treatment for 4 more days. By the third day I had no signs or symptoms at all. It was amazing how quickly it helped and never returned.
I swear by Oregano oil for any bacterial or viral infections.
I hope my story can help someone else with taking control of their own health.
Regards,
Tracey K. 🌿
Food Poisoning
Posted by Katie (Wisconsin) on 02/05/2018
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I am so excited to share an experience I had while traveling in Mexico recently. While reading about how to avoid becoming sick due to the bacteria in Mexico's water and certain food (see "Montezuma's Revenge"), I learned that one of my old staples - Oregano Oil - is considered a great remedy/safeguard by a lot of world travelers because it kills off bacteria, parasites and more. About 3 days before my trip, I began taking about four drops with water each morning (70% Carvacrol); I continued this routine while I was on the trip. On the second to last evening, the three people I'd been traveling with became very ill within an hour of one another; absolutely horrible vomiting and diarrhea. Because we'd spent the day eating and drinking at the same places, I sat there in horror, waiting for the sickness to (inevitably) hit me like it'd hit everyone else. I waited and waited. Nothing happened. They were all brutally sick for 24 hours, and slowly returned to normal over the course of 7–10 days. But I NEVER GOT SICK. Oregano oil is truly remarkable. (Just make sure to read directions and start slowly to build your tolerance. If you take too much too quick, you will experience dizziness and stomach upset.)
Broad Benefits
Posted by Cindy (Memphis, Tn) on 01/24/2018
Hi interested in how you applied the Oil of oregano to your gums ... how much... how often.
Thank you for your post I'm in the same boat.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Bob G. (Smithville, On ) on 11/13/2017
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H! I have been using oregano oil for 12 yrs. I'm currently using it for my allergies in my dog, over 5 yrs now and it still works, I tried all the others and they only partially worked for a short time.
I had some shin problems and cracked skin that would not heal for about 3 months, one time I rubbed oregano on my hands it has not come back that was 12 yrs ago .
I had a severe bug, not a common one but a very powerful one, 4 days taking oregano oil and it was gone and did not come back . Super Bug? Maybe.
I needed a root canal about 8 yrs ago, $1,200.00 was too much. I put oregano in the tooth off and on for about a month and it has not bothered me since, when ever I feel a tooth ache coming on I put oregano on it.
Had some serious lung pain about 5 yrs ago, I do have sensitive lungs due to smoking and bad air, Oregano works for that too, could I go on?
Yes I now use it every day and it keeps me going!
Skin Infection
Posted by Katzie (Calgary, Alberta) on 07/14/2017
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After getting a fungal infection after poking what I thought was a small blood blister, a 2" area around the site became red, inflamed, and hot and hard. I quickly took some organic Oil of Wild Oregano and mixed it with a carrier oil (jojoba oil), and rubbed it in. Within 10 minutes the swelling was gone. Very impressive. I will be sure to keep some on hand for the rest of my life.
Sinus Infection
Posted by Anna (San Diego, Ca) on 07/03/2017
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Two drops in gelatin capsule twice daily kept my daughter out of the doctor when she got a very bad sinus infection. I had her take it for a week. With food and a warm drink ideally. Please do remember that it's powerful medicine. Also if you're going to use it topically it must be mixed with a carrier oil like olive oil or coconut oil.
Mold Sickness
Posted by Art (California ) on 06/16/2017 2326 posts
For many people, full strength oregano essential oil can irritate the skin when applied topically.
Art
Mold Sickness
Posted by Tom (Usa) on 06/15/2017
collidial silver 30ppm - 3 times a day, 2oz total.
olive leaf extract 25 percent olureprin (work up from 1 to 3 capsules a day)
and oregano oil. 3 times a day sublingually.
= knocks out anything.
Hives
Posted by Bill (Mass) on 03/24/2017
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I started Oil Of Oregano 5 days ago in pill form. I had tingling, itching, red spots all over. I think I had hives. Very annoying and painful. Today and even 2 days ago I have no more symptoms. Its amazing. I had this problem for months!
Yeast Infection
Posted by Leeloo (Tucosn, Az) on 03/21/2017
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I took the oregano oil orally. I fill 3 '00' size empty capsules and took them 3 times a day for 7 days. I also inserted a clove of garlic while I slept at night. You can do a search on garlic and yeast infections and the instructions should pop up.
I was cleared up in 4 days but continued taking the oregano oil to make sure the infection was completely gone. Hope this helps.
Mold Sickness
Posted by Vetonica (Nc) on 09/30/2016
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Same exact thing. I was so sick on oxygen right now..Always asthma. They say my lung was damaged due to mold in the flood. I stayed in hospital 17 days was at death door couples times. Finally they said mold grew in my lungs the mine sources and gave me bronchitis and my immune system was damaged anyone come round me I get sick. The doctor has me on vitamin d 50'000 units prescription...
Then my body ache all the time. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia oh god constant pain. I take gabapentin...cymbalta. So I am glad for access this site what amazing oregano oil and another remedy to use ginger root bring to boil..teaspoon honey mixed and a lemon let it sit .sip on it all day anytime. What a god bless relief jesus thank him but try the i oil it on my daughter too hope she feel very well she will get back to health soon praying for her.
Cutaneous Horn
Posted by Namaw (Bama) on 03/30/2016
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My DH had this growth sprout from the back of his hand that grew and grew. I asked on EC for advice, was told poultice/castor oil/etc. So, he's been putting castor oil on it for months now and binding it with a cloth. No change, just kept growing. Big enough to snag when he puts his hand in his pocket, would bleed. Dermatologist said it needed to be cut off. The appt to do that is in 3 weeks.
Anyway, a week or so ago, he started putting oregano oil on it. Today, it came off! Not completely level with surface, but off! He had one starting to come up on his neck, too, and it also came off but not as completely. He'll keep on doing the oregano oil several times a day.
WOW, I'm blown away! If you google this, the internet is full of pictures of people with these things--they look like antlers and can get huge. God is so good, to provide us with this remedy and EC to spread the word! It may not be completely gone, but I feel it won't take long if he continues the treatment.
Mold Sickness
Posted by David (Mooresville, In) on 12/19/2015
I've had similar stuff going on with me for over 10 yrs. I have really bad food allergies, I had blood test done and I'm allergic to Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Almonds and white beans. My whole digestive system swells up! I had to have my gall bladder removed in 2003 but in 2012 I almost died because I had stones all in my Liver! I've been watching a show on TV by doctor and his wife - he constantly talks about intestinal dysbiosis and how Oil Of Oregano really helps with that! He said until you get your gut healthy you will never get better! I"m so tired of these food allergies and feeling bad! Beth how much Oregano have you been taking? I know I need to get a really good Probiotic too. Any suggestions for that. Thanks.
Warts
Posted by Mark (Troy Mo.) on 12/07/2015
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I have (or should I say Had ) Huge warts on my hands, mostly on the knuckles. Had them frozen via a long series of treatments every month for 6 months , finally they were gone. So I thought , within a couple months they were back and bigger than ever. I knew that I wasn't going through that pain again , so I started using oregano essential oil (origanum vulgare) full strength on them . Most of them are completely gone, I'm still treating the huge one that's left . It's half the size it was and I suffered no pain this time and didn't have go to the doctor.
Mold Sickness
Posted by Beth ( Nj) on 04/19/2015
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I second your suggestion. I have only been taking oregano oil for less than a week, but it is working wonders. I've been suffering for three years, and if I'm fortunate, this oil could be the key to my healing.
Mold Sickness
Posted by Adaneth (North Cali., US) on 02/02/2015
Please remove your daughter from this moldy place. She will feel much much better.
I have lymes and used to be in a mold infested place. I was always feeling better when taking Cholestyramine, but my life was miserable. I lost motivation, function, concentration, it reeked havoc on my body and made me feel more sick.
There was water dripping from the paint, and managers didn't care to check. I kept smelling mold, getting dizzy and nauseous. Opened up bedroom cabinets under the sink and there was black mold coming through the paint like someone sprayed a light layer of black paint on the walls. Managers finally came and tore out that wall and the whole wall inside was covered in black mold, and it turns out that was dripping through the paint in the other bathroom had no where to escape so dripped into bedroom sink walls.
Also, this place had wooden floors which probably had high amounts of chemicals in it.
You can also get sick and dizzy from furniture. One really nice desk I bought from IKEA had a formadahyde smell coming from it. I could never sit in the office without getting a headache.
check all those things.
Sinus Infection
Posted by Chika (Michigan, US) on 01/29/2015
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I took very high doses to clear the fluid out of my lungs. I had pneumonia and was scheduled to have a procedure to drain the fluid in about three days and I didn't want to do it. I prayed to God and he sent me the answer that very day-Oregano. I bought some after work and over the course of three days I was alternating between taking 2 of the gel caps with the oil in it and the dried herbs every 2 hours that I was awake. When they did an ultrasound on my chest to try to locate the fluid to see where they would go in at they found NOTHING!
The oregano was the only thing I did for this problem (I didn't even change my terrible diet at the time because I didn't know any better-please eat healthy if you don't :)). I still had some pain and that's why I went in but one of the nurses told me it's common for the chest pain to stick around for a bit but the important thing was the fluid was gone. That made a believer out of me and I have been recommending it to everyone. I used P73 OregaResp. I can't speak on other brands because that one works so I haven't bothered to try another.
So some of these issues you have to treat very aggressively. As the poster above says please do take it with a probiotic if you are taking high doses. Normally it doesn't wipe out good bacteria but if you take potent forms and high doses of it it will mess with the good bacteria. Hope this encourages someone.
Sinus Infection
Posted by Breanna (Los Angeles) on 01/08/2015
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I had the same experience and same exact dosage. Cleared it right up! Just make sure to take probiotics after :)
I was originally here looking for validation that this dosage wasn't too much! Glad I found this review.
Oregano Oil Side Effects
Posted by Pete A. (St Paul, Mn) on 09/21/2014
Oil of oregano is one of the two things that gives me gut wrenching cramps--the other is horseradish. Which is weird because I can eat large amounts of 90,000 HU cayenne or raw garlic with no problem! I find the best way to get it is to eat whole oregano which I load into my home-made flax crackers (actually flax, chia, sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seed). Yum! They definitely help with counteracting yeast, etc. I read while looking this up that someone suggested a drop or two in a glass of tomato juice. I think I will give that a try. But the capsules, so far too strong for me, though I plan to see if I can try them again sometime, maybe along with a large salad or something. The other thing that helps in a similar way to oregano is thyme. This I take in capsules, whole thyme, and it works wonders against respiratory infections for me.
Mold Sickness
Posted by Timh (KY) on 06/18/2014 2048 posts
Cholestraymine is, to my knowledge, not an otc product (Rx only); and good luck finding a mold dr, and if you do find one, time & travel expenses may throw the option out.
Two otc products I have personally found equally effective as Cholestraymine substitute is Sodium Alginate and Chitosan. The S.A. will require encapsulation (will stick to the roof of mouth and throat) as it is too binding to wash down orally like most other fiber sources.
Mold Sickness
Posted by Faith (Seattle, US) on 06/17/2014
Clearly your daughter was exposed to mold/ mycotoxins.
The steps to take
1.Find a an mold literate MD that is specialized in this area.
2. Get her into a clean enviroment a place - that has no history of leaky pipes and/or mold or mildew.
3. Take Cholestraymine - this is the most effective mold binder that will carry the mycotoxins out of the body
4. Get on Candida diet ( fungus free diet)
5. Buy a high quality zeolite and benonite clay.
6. Read the research at Sponaugle Wellness Institute is now the top mold toxicity clinic in America
Sinusitis
Posted by Prioris (Fl) on 11/25/2013
For each gel capsule, usually they put one drop of oregano oil in some other oil.
Sinusitis
Posted by Pinkkid (Forney, Tx) on 11/25/2013
Are the oil of oragano pills just as good? I bought the gel caps.
Strep Throat
Posted by Sara (The Beach, Canada) on 11/01/2013
I have taken it under the tongue and burned the area from taking it undiluted so this may not be the best option for some. Just fyi
Strep Throat
Posted by Taissa (Montana) on 11/01/2013
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I have been using ooo for many years and have found that the fastest and most efficient way to get wild ooo 80% carvacrol into the system is delivery right under the tongue. I do not use it in any gel cap form because I think some of the stomach acids inhibits it's fullest antibiotic and antiviral potential. I once tried it with gel caps and it didn't respond as well. Under the tongue is more potent and powerful, and I find that I respond much faster to it. It burns a bit, but that's a good thing and I do like the taste of it. If it's too strong for some, mixing it up in a bit of sunflower oil or water may help. Perhaps some juice as long as it goes under the tongue. I hold it under the tongue for as long as I can stand it, then swish it through the mouth and swallow it back, followed with a nice tall glass of water or juice.
I would never take this on a daily basis, and would use it only as a preventative in cases where I'm going to possibly be exposed to illness. I have read many studies that suggest ooo stands side by side in potency with last resort antibiotics such as vancomycin. A dear friend of mine who is a biologist grew some bacteria in a petri dish, added in ooo and the germ killing response was incredible. So I would never use ooo on a daily basis, but as needed. Something so powerful should be reserved for such things, in my opinion.
I killed a severe tooth infection once by taking 2 cloves of garlic and three drops (not dropperfuls, but drops) of ooo under the tongue every two hours (during my waking hours) and followed that regimen until pain completely reduced, then cut the regimen in half for a couple more days. Garlic and OOO packs a powerful natural antibiotic punch. Chop the cloves, mash them up, let them sit 5-10 min to release allicin. Swallow with water like you would a pill, then take the ooo right after and bam you have natures antibiotic.The toothache reduced greatly by end of day two, and gone by day 3. Some people experience a faster response.
I have killed strep throat with ooo every single time my daughter or I have caught it. The strep was confirmed with the doctor. We took the antibiotic script he gave us and put it on hold, and went home and did our ooo and within hours the sore throat was gone. I painted it on the back of the throat with a q-tip, and gargled it. For my daughter, I put 2 drops in water and let her swallow it back every few hours. Strep is nothing to play with, so if we had no response, I would definitely get the doctor's antibiotic, but we have never had to do this because ooo is just as potent.
I have had some very good experiences with ooo and I would never be without it.
Skin Infection
Posted by K. (Huntersville Nc) on 10/22/2013
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My daughter had a callus or something on the bottom of her foot that she didn't tell me about. Not sure why she decided to pick at it. She said she thought there was something in it. Anyway, it got sore and there was a hole in the middle of it. That's when she decided to show it to me.*Sigh*
For two nights (a few days apart) I put a drop of oregano oil on it. She said it feels fine now. Just to be sure I'm gonna put another drop on tonight.
I have also used oregano oil on scratches and pimples. It works really well in helping both disappear almost overnight!
Gum Disease
Posted by T. (Charlotte) on 10/12/2013
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Still using the oregano oil and still having success with gums. No more bleeding! :-)
