oral use of oils

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Hello,

 

Sorry it took me so long to get back to answering this question, busy

week. I regularly use true Origanum vulgare (oregano oil, Butch's for

those of you who are familiar with him) orally to ward off colds, flu

like symptoms and sinus infections. I mix it 50:50 with olive oil, then

put 2-3 drops in a shot of water and throw it back quickly; I can't say

I'm enamored of the taste. Before I became a user of EO's two years ago

I was on antibiotics 4-6 times per year for sinus infections. Taking

this oil orally is part of a group of things I do for the sinus

problems, including a homeopathic remedy and a blend of oils in a

carrier that I place over the sinus openings on my face several times a

day. September 1997 was the last time I took antibiotics; I'm convinced

the oils are the reason. My doctor laughs at my " voodoo medicine " but I

laugh right back. Since he also suffers sinus problems and he still

gets sick when I don't, I think I have the upper hand here. I also use

EO's for indigestion or nausea, a drop of peppermint in a cup of tea

works wonders. Other tea things I have done are a drop of bergamot in

black tea to make my own " Earl Gray " and a blend of oils like orange or

lemon with cinnamon leaf, clove, ginger or cardamom which is put " one

drop " in a cup of tea to perk it (and me) up. One just has to be sure,

as others have pointed out, that they know the source and qualities of

their oils, and that they are true AT grade oils, not " fragrance " blends

containing synthetic compounds. I also don't tell others to do this,

but occasionally I have said " I have done this and it worked for me " and

let the person decide if they want to do that on their own. Those I

have suggested this to are generally knowledgeable about the oils and

AT. Sincerely, Laurie