Oregano Oil ** How I Use It (Kinda Long)

[Guest guest]

Hey Sara, Carol, Y'all ..

 

The sugar trick is a good one and I use it often .. but lemme tell y'all

a few of the other ways I take Oregano EO when I need it .. and I don't

take it when I don't need it!!!

 

Origanum is a genus of 21 species with a larger number of sub-species,

varietas and cultivars. The most commonly know oregano is the Origanum

vulgare (subsp. hirtum, syn. heracleoticum) Commonly called, Cannakale

Oregano, Greek Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Istanbul Oregano, True Oregano

and Marmara Oregano. BUT - just because someone tells you they sell

Origanum vulgare does not mean it is really O. vulgare - there is not

enough true Origanum vulgare to supply all those who claim to have it.

 

A few other good Origanums are:

 

O. dubium

O. dictamnus

O. marjorana

O. x marjorana (subsp. virens)

O. onites (syn. Symrneum)

O. vulgare (other subsp.)

O. rotundifolium

O. levigatum

O. microphyllum

O. aureum

O. aureum crispum

O. compactum

O. variegatum

O. minutiflorum

 

And there are many, many more. Obviously, all are not used for

essential oils or culinary purpsoes.

 

The Oregano of Spain that many folks sell - Thymus capitatus - is not

of the Genus Origanum. We have similar misunderstandings with Mexican

and Cuban plants that are commonly, but mistakenly called Origanum.

 

The below concerns Origanum - it is NOT a recommendation .... I am not a

medical doctor so I'm not authorized to diagnose, prescribe or even make

recommendations of how to treat illness .. and I don't. It's merely a

testimonial of how I choose to deal with it.

 

> I take 2-3 drops in a spoonful of sugar 2 times a day well i try takes balls

> to get myself to take it lol sorry butch but I burp oregano for hours LOL!

> It does work well sure helps this old mom from being too sick to take care

> of the three youngins (noone stops to take care of moms hehe)..butch and

> chris can tell ya more i am a oil user but they are the serious expert LOL.

> I can tell ya i had a very awful cold sore throat just nasty i took it for

> 1-2 days and it was all gone even the lingering crud! Oh reminds me...

>

> *BUTCH can we put it in capsules and take it like that i know the effect

> would be less but would be much easier on me lOL...thanks*

>

> Hugs

> Sarah

>

> > " Carol " <doggone

> >

> >I learn something new everyday on this site!!!! How much oregano

> >oil do you take for a cold? I really get one (knock on wood) but

> >when I do it knocks the peewaddle out of me. Carol W

----------------------------

> > > I had the delight of watching dh take oregano oil for a cold.

> > > THanks :-)

> > > Sarah

 

First .. if I were not absolutely sure that my oils are pure oils, oils

that have not been adulterated and were quality oils ... and they are

and I can prove it as they are GC tested, I would never consider taking

them internally - but I am sure so I do ingest them when I need to.

 

In the case of Oregano EO, carvacrol has been proven to be effective at

even the lowest dosages - we don't need a 12 gauage shotgun to kill a

mosquito. It's hard to convince some folks of that .. but it is very

important to remember that MORE IS NOT BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I ingest essential oils when I need to and I give them to my friends and

employees. We don't usually get sick but when we feel we are catching a

bug, it doesn't last long. Many ... most? ... aromatherapists ingest

essential oils - but they hesitate to come out with testimonials because

they don't want to appear to be making recommendations and because they

fear that those who don't have enough knowledge will use the wrong oils

for the wrong things and in the wrong dosage - they're not totally wrong

to fear this. Still .. many of them are coming out of the closet.

 

Some are still concerned about being sued or otherwise slam dunked for

prescribing medicine without a license. We know that America is a

litigation oriented society - a real hotbed of lawsuits. Spill coffee

on yourself and retire after you successfully sue McDonalds.

 

Some are concerned about criticism by peers ... especially peers who

have a bone to pick or are jealous for one reason or another. That

criticism could come from someone who ingests EOs themselves but has a

twisted code of ethics. In that case, it's a " do as I say, not as I

do " matter; it

is phoney, but still potentially damaging to the professional reputation

of the recipient of the slam dunk.

 

I don't recommend ingestion because I'm not a doctor but I don't

hestitate to provide testimonals - and I'm not one to disregard the

important safety issues. Regardless of how one chooses to use essential

oils, it is self-medication and it shouldn't be abused.

 

I also hoard testimonials from others and I could fill your hard drive

with them. Likewise, I started a few years ago collecting scientific

studies involving Oregano EO .. I have a nice collection and I think I

will put them on a site one of these days .. not ready to turn them all

loose now ... some of them are sorta fascinating.

 

Against microbial critters, there is an abundance of scientific studies

supporting the value of Oregano EO .. as for prevention/protection

against influenza viruses, or treatment if one grabs you, that's a real

personal decision as we don't have scientific support for saying that

any essential oil is anti-viral. But I don't disregard the empirical

evidence from my own observations and those of many other good folks. I

am convinced that Oregano EO can make many viruses go into hiding again

... make them stop replicating and seek shelter. which is all medical

science can do at this point .. but there are likely new viruses or even

some older ones that can't be stopped with Oregano or any other EO.

Viruses go underground themselves after a time. Of course, they'll come

back when we let our immune system get down again.

 

Here in Turkey, the flu bug knocks hundreds of thousands of people to

their knees (or worse) each year. We haven't had it in my office since

1996 and one of my employee's sister teaches at Bilkent University -

teachers are exposed to that virus easily, and they bring it home to the

rest of the family. None of us intend to take flu shots AGAIN this year

and none of us expects to lose work due to influenze AGAIN this year.

All of use intend to use Oregano EO in a responsible manner.

 

How much do I take? I'll tell you later but I don't think is so much a

matter of how much is safe per day, but one of prolonged use - that is

where you can get into potential problems - not different than dealing

with alcohol. Abuse - that is, massive amounts of anything besides

water gives the ol' liver a heckuva workout and the longer we abuse, the

more chance we have of becoming diseased. Toxicity is not going to be a

big issue with Origanum because I cannot ingest the amount that is

considered as being toxic (based on extrapolated LD50 testing).

 

I've never known anyone to need oregano oil longer than three or four

days - not saying there might not be some who used it longer, but I've

never heard of it. Plus, the amount we use is very small because it's

proven that maximum benefits can be obtained from even small amounts of

carvacrol - the chemical component that has therapeutic value in

Oregano.

 

Can it be used by children? It can by mine .. but I would never

consider recommending it for someone else's child. A lady asked me on

the AT List if a three year old who was constantly catching this and

that bug (likely due to a weak immune system .. methinks) should use

oregano oil. I said that if it were my three year old, the answer would

be yes - and I'd use one drop twice a day, but if it were someone else's

three year old, I'd recommend they consult their doctor. I also told

her that if the three year old continues to take antibiotics for every

illness, then illnesses will probably continue because the immune system

will be wrecked. Oregano is an immunostimulant, as are some other

herbs, spices and essential oils made therefrom.

 

There is still much to be learned about EOs, so in the interest of

safety and CYA (cover your *butt*) - both honorable concerns - we have

created a number of popular rumors to keep away the Boogie Man. If

we're going to err, then let it be in the interest of safety 'cause who

knows, there might really be a Boogie Man. I'M OFF ON A TANGENT - one

of those rumors is that Rosemary should be avoided by people with

seizure disorders or high blood pressure. I think this is bovine

excrement. We can read all kinds of conflicting information on this,

and I've seen no scientific research results or other documentation to

support that claim. I've gone out to lists many times and asked for

support of that rumor and so far, I have received none .. I have

received testimonials to the contrary!

 

When dealing with EOs, we'll find about as much misinformation and

disinformation as we will supportable and accurate data. Another oil

that has suffered an unjustifiably bad reputation is Pennyroyal. It can

certainly be misused and abused by pregnant women and that's where the

bad rap came in; intentional use as an emmenagogue by desparate and

usually, ignorant women. Misuse of any tool or product only indicates

ignorance, carelessness or stupidity - this includes misuse of firearms,

automobiles, alcohol or electric hairdryers.

 

I believe in safe use of EOs and I also believe that only 100% pure EOs

should be used. As pure has no legal meaning in the USA, I like to take

it a bit further - the oils should be natural, unadulterated, they

should not have been subjected to folding, combining, stretching or any

other form of " engineering " or manipulation by man. They should be

straight from the still, just the pure renderings of the aromatic plant

as it was created by God, Allah, Jehova, Moneta or the Great Everywhere

Spirit.

 

How do I and my people take Oregano when we think we need it? Well,

EOs don't dissolve or blend in water .. but they will in a fatty liquid

like milk .. but I hate milk so I often use water ... :-) All of my

employees love milk so they sometimes take it with milk.

 

How much do I use? Well .. if I feel like I might have bug coming on I

will make up a 10/90 blend .. 10% Oregano EO and 90% Extra-Virgin Olive

Oil .. the EVOO has therapeutic value unto itself. If I wake up with a

bug already in control, I might go with a bit stronger dilution - maybe

even a 20/80 .. and that is pretty darned strong.

 

I might put three fingers of water in a small glass and drop 3 or 4

drops of the mixture into the water. I then " shoot it " like I would a

shot of tequila. I immediately follow it with a whole glass of water to

wash it down. When I say I shoot it and immediately follow it with

water, I'm not joking because the carvacrol will sting my lips just a

little. This sting is very temporary and it's not dangerous .. sorta

like a hot pepper but I don't let it linger in my mouth. When I shoot

it, I open my mouth wide and avoid my lips - I don't sip it.

 

As for burning lips - even the lowest concentration will make my lips

smart, but the trick is to get it in the mouth - not on the mouth or the

lips (sounds like an M & M commerical - huh?) It won't burn the inside of

my mouth but I'll know it's there .. ;-)

 

My employees sometimes just drop 3 or 4 drops directly into a glass of

milk and drink it as they would if it were only milk......uuuggggghhhh!

 

One of my employees one used a bit too much once and it took her breath

- better yet, it made her think she couldn't breathe - of course, that

was just a panic reaction. I told her to calm down - slowly breath

through her nose and drink another big glass of liquid.

 

I sometimes put 2-3 drops of the olive oil/oregano mix in a spoon of

sugar, then put a sip of water in my mouth - take in the sugar, hold my

nose and swallow it and immediately. I chase it with a glass of water.

 

Lately, I've started using a different method and I like this better -

but I love the taste of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. I take a large soup

spoon, fill it up with EVOO and put 3-4 drops of the mixture in the

spoon - I take the spoonfull of EVOO in my mouth, roll it around and

then swallow. I chase it with a glass of water .. there is not harsh

taste, no burning and I like this method enough that I think I'll stick

with it.

 

I have given the mixture of origanum/olive oil to employees who had

Strep Throat - confirmed and complete with white patches. Within 24 to

48 hours, it was cured! It worked! BUT - I have scientific studies

that show Oregano EO is a butt-kicker against strep - so no surprises.

 

I'll give y'all a fairly good reference .. not one of the best and not

what I would call a scientific study .. Earl Mindell, RPh, PhD, on page

115 of his book, " Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible " , writes that " oregano

oil.....is growing in popularity as an effective treatment for fungal

infections, warts, psoriasis, eczema, viruses, and even the common

cold. "

 

And on page 116, " In test tube studies, wild oregano has been shown to

inhibit the growth of Candida albicans, the microbial cause of yeast

infections. " and " Since oregano oil is an anti-inflammatory agent it can

be rubbed on aching muscles to relieve strains, and used directly on

minor burns and wounds to promote healing. " The latter statement

suggests it might be good for massage. Dr. Cass Igram, in his book,

" The Cure is in the Cupboard, " recommends chest massage with Oregano EO

during asthma attacks .. he's a doctor so he can make such

recommendations.

 

How long should we use Oregano EO? It's a risk when we use any product

for a long time - the longer we use it the more we push the odds .. this

applies to any and all essential oils. I would not be concerned about

giving my kids oregano oil for a week or so then backing off .. but I

would recognize the potential for them to become sensitized. The fact

that oregano is NOT a know sensitizer would make me feel a bit better.

 

As far as I know, there is no scientific research on the relationship of

ANY essential and the liver. Lots of speculation and extrapolation, but

no scientifically conducted and peer-reviewed research. But then, we

don't have any research on how long we can drink Wild Turkey, Efes Beer,

Turkish Coffee or Coca Cola before we're in danger of liver problems.

 

I guess that as with other types of diseases, some folks will fall

victim while others thrive. Extensive empirical studies conducted over

a lengthy period of time by yours truly show that the number of years I

have lived is not enough time for good ol' kuntry boys to develop liver

problems from the above mentioned drinks....... ;-)

 

I'll close this by AGAIN saying that I DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone ingest

any essential oil .. I have provided a testimonial of how me and my

employees use it - along with a bit of info on the generally accepted

value of the EO ..

 

I take my Wild Turkey straight with a dash of branch water and three

cubes. With Wild Turkey, you sniff it, savor it, roll it over your

tongue slowly - that could well be classified as aromatherapy..... ;-)

 

Y'all keep smiling, Butch http://www.AV-AT.com

[Guest guest]

Butch,

Thank you very much for all the good information. I have copied it

and added it to my folder of eo information. I'm going to try it and

see how it does. Think I would prefer to take it in Olive Oil, I

LOVE Olive Oil and it may sound gross but I take a teaspoon of it

daily. Seems to keep the bad voodoo or heebee geebees away. Haven't

really had any major medical problems or illnesses since I started

doing that.

Again thank you very much. I also have to say that I still think

this is the best group I have belonged to. Everyone here is so

helpful.....Thanks.....Carol W

 

, Butch Owen <butchbsi@s...> wrote:

> Hey Sara, Carol, Y'all ..

>

> The sugar trick is a good one and I use it often .. but lemme tell

y'all

> a few of the other ways I take Oregano EO when I need it .. and I

don't

> take it when I don't need it!!!

>>

> Y'all keep smiling, Butch http://www.AV-AT.com

[Guest guest]

WOW i got what i asked for LOL! i should say i only take it when i am

sicker then sick not daily LOL i don't think i could do that. I am sending

this to dh's freind at work! He loved the oil he could smell it before he

opened the ziploc the bottle was in ! Anyways thanks so much butch! Next

week i think i'll ask about hmmm Tea TRee ..hehe I'm learning.

 

:-)

Sarah

 

>Butch Owen <butchbsi

>

>

> Oregano Oil ** How I Use It (Kinda Long)

>Tue, 23 Oct 2001 19:27:52 -0700

>

>Hey Sara, Carol, Y'all ..

>

>The sugar trick is a good one and I use it often .. but lemme tell y'all

>a few of the other ways I take Oregano EO when I need it .. and I don't

>take it when I don't need it!!!

>

>Origanum is a genus of 21 species with a larger number of sub-species,

>varietas and cultivars. The most commonly know oregano is the Origanum

>vulgare (subsp. hirtum, syn. heracleoticum) Commonly called, Cannakale

>Oregano, Greek Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Istanbul Oregano, True Oregano

>and Marmara Oregano. BUT - just because someone tells you they sell

>Origanum vulgare does not mean it is really O. vulgare - there is not

>enough true Origanum vulgare to supply all those who claim to have it.

>

>A few other good Origanums are:

>

>O. dubium

>O. dictamnus

>O. marjorana

>O. x marjorana (subsp. virens)

>O. onites (syn. Symrneum)

>O. vulgare (other subsp.)

>O. rotundifolium

>O. levigatum

>O. microphyllum

>O. aureum

>O. aureum crispum

>O. compactum

>O. variegatum

>O. minutiflorum

>

>And there are many, many more. Obviously, all are not used for

>essential oils or culinary purpsoes.

>

>The Oregano of Spain that many folks sell - Thymus capitatus - is not

>of the Genus Origanum. We have similar misunderstandings with Mexican

>and Cuban plants that are commonly, but mistakenly called Origanum.

>

>The below concerns Origanum - it is NOT a recommendation .... I am not a

>medical doctor so I'm not authorized to diagnose, prescribe or even make

>recommendations of how to treat illness .. and I don't. It's merely a

>testimonial of how I choose to deal with it.

>

> > I take 2-3 drops in a spoonful of sugar 2 times a day well i try takes

>balls

> > to get myself to take it lol sorry butch but I burp oregano for hours

>LOL!

> > It does work well sure helps this old mom from being too sick to take

>care

> > of the three youngins (noone stops to take care of moms hehe)..butch and

> > chris can tell ya more i am a oil user but they are the serious expert

>LOL.

> > I can tell ya i had a very awful cold sore throat just nasty i took it

>for

> > 1-2 days and it was all gone even the lingering crud! Oh reminds me...

> >

> > *BUTCH can we put it in capsules and take it like that i know the effect

> > would be less but would be much easier on me lOL...thanks*

> >

> > Hugs

> > Sarah

> >

> > > " Carol " <doggone

> > >

> > >I learn something new everyday on this site!!!! How much oregano

> > >oil do you take for a cold? I really get one (knock on wood) but

> > >when I do it knocks the peewaddle out of me. Carol W

>----------------------------

> > > > I had the delight of watching dh take oregano oil for a cold.

> > > > THanks :-)

> > > > Sarah

>

>First .. if I were not absolutely sure that my oils are pure oils, oils

>that have not been adulterated and were quality oils ... and they are

>and I can prove it as they are GC tested, I would never consider taking

>them internally - but I am sure so I do ingest them when I need to.

>

>In the case of Oregano EO, carvacrol has been proven to be effective at

>even the lowest dosages - we don't need a 12 gauage shotgun to kill a

>mosquito. It's hard to convince some folks of that .. but it is very

>important to remember that MORE IS NOT BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!

>

>I ingest essential oils when I need to and I give them to my friends and

>employees. We don't usually get sick but when we feel we are catching a

>bug, it doesn't last long. Many ... most? ... aromatherapists ingest

>essential oils - but they hesitate to come out with testimonials because

>they don't want to appear to be making recommendations and because they

>fear that those who don't have enough knowledge will use the wrong oils

>for the wrong things and in the wrong dosage - they're not totally wrong

>to fear this. Still .. many of them are coming out of the closet.

>

>Some are still concerned about being sued or otherwise slam dunked for

>prescribing medicine without a license. We know that America is a

>litigation oriented society - a real hotbed of lawsuits. Spill coffee

>on yourself and retire after you successfully sue McDonalds.

>

>Some are concerned about criticism by peers ... especially peers who

>have a bone to pick or are jealous for one reason or another. That

>criticism could come from someone who ingests EOs themselves but has a

>twisted code of ethics. In that case, it's a " do as I say, not as I

>do " matter; it

>is phoney, but still potentially damaging to the professional reputation

>of the recipient of the slam dunk.

>

>I don't recommend ingestion because I'm not a doctor but I don't

>hestitate to provide testimonals - and I'm not one to disregard the

>important safety issues. Regardless of how one chooses to use essential

>oils, it is self-medication and it shouldn't be abused.

>

>I also hoard testimonials from others and I could fill your hard drive

>with them. Likewise, I started a few years ago collecting scientific

>studies involving Oregano EO .. I have a nice collection and I think I

>will put them on a site one of these days .. not ready to turn them all

>loose now ... some of them are sorta fascinating.

>

>Against microbial critters, there is an abundance of scientific studies

>supporting the value of Oregano EO .. as for prevention/protection

>against influenza viruses, or treatment if one grabs you, that's a real

>personal decision as we don't have scientific support for saying that

>any essential oil is anti-viral. But I don't disregard the empirical

>evidence from my own observations and those of many other good folks. I

>am convinced that Oregano EO can make many viruses go into hiding again

>.. make them stop replicating and seek shelter. which is all medical

>science can do at this point .. but there are likely new viruses or even

>some older ones that can't be stopped with Oregano or any other EO.

>Viruses go underground themselves after a time. Of course, they'll come

>back when we let our immune system get down again.

>

>Here in Turkey, the flu bug knocks hundreds of thousands of people to

>their knees (or worse) each year. We haven't had it in my office since

>1996 and one of my employee's sister teaches at Bilkent University -

>teachers are exposed to that virus easily, and they bring it home to the

>rest of the family. None of us intend to take flu shots AGAIN this year

>and none of us expects to lose work due to influenze AGAIN this year.

>All of use intend to use Oregano EO in a responsible manner.

>

>How much do I take? I'll tell you later but I don't think is so much a

>matter of how much is safe per day, but one of prolonged use - that is

>where you can get into potential problems - not different than dealing

>with alcohol. Abuse - that is, massive amounts of anything besides

>water gives the ol' liver a heckuva workout and the longer we abuse, the

>more chance we have of becoming diseased. Toxicity is not going to be a

>big issue with Origanum because I cannot ingest the amount that is

>considered as being toxic (based on extrapolated LD50 testing).

>

>I've never known anyone to need oregano oil longer than three or four

>days - not saying there might not be some who used it longer, but I've

>never heard of it. Plus, the amount we use is very small because it's

>proven that maximum benefits can be obtained from even small amounts of

>carvacrol - the chemical component that has therapeutic value in

>Oregano.

>

>Can it be used by children? It can by mine .. but I would never

>consider recommending it for someone else's child. A lady asked me on

>the AT List if a three year old who was constantly catching this and

>that bug (likely due to a weak immune system .. methinks) should use

>oregano oil. I said that if it were my three year old, the answer would

>be yes - and I'd use one drop twice a day, but if it were someone else's

>three year old, I'd recommend they consult their doctor. I also told

>her that if the three year old continues to take antibiotics for every

>illness, then illnesses will probably continue because the immune system

>will be wrecked. Oregano is an immunostimulant, as are some other

>herbs, spices and essential oils made therefrom.

>

>There is still much to be learned about EOs, so in the interest of

>safety and CYA (cover your *butt*) - both honorable concerns - we have

>created a number of popular rumors to keep away the Boogie Man. If

>we're going to err, then let it be in the interest of safety 'cause who

>knows, there might really be a Boogie Man. I'M OFF ON A TANGENT - one

>of those rumors is that Rosemary should be avoided by people with

>seizure disorders or high blood pressure. I think this is bovine

>excrement. We can read all kinds of conflicting information on this,

>and I've seen no scientific research results or other documentation to

>support that claim. I've gone out to lists many times and asked for

>support of that rumor and so far, I have received none .. I have

>received testimonials to the contrary!

>

>When dealing with EOs, we'll find about as much misinformation and

>disinformation as we will supportable and accurate data. Another oil

>that has suffered an unjustifiably bad reputation is Pennyroyal. It can

>certainly be misused and abused by pregnant women and that's where the

>bad rap came in; intentional use as an emmenagogue by desparate and

>usually, ignorant women. Misuse of any tool or product only indicates

>ignorance, carelessness or stupidity - this includes misuse of firearms,

>automobiles, alcohol or electric hairdryers.

>

>I believe in safe use of EOs and I also believe that only 100% pure EOs

>should be used. As pure has no legal meaning in the USA, I like to take

>it a bit further - the oils should be natural, unadulterated, they

>should not have been subjected to folding, combining, stretching or any

>other form of " engineering " or manipulation by man. They should be

>straight from the still, just the pure renderings of the aromatic plant

>as it was created by God, Allah, Jehova, Moneta or the Great Everywhere

>Spirit.

>

>How do I and my people take Oregano when we think we need it? Well,

>EOs don't dissolve or blend in water .. but they will in a fatty liquid

>like milk .. but I hate milk so I often use water ... :-) All of my

>employees love milk so they sometimes take it with milk.

>

>How much do I use? Well .. if I feel like I might have bug coming on I

>will make up a 10/90 blend .. 10% Oregano EO and 90% Extra-Virgin Olive

>Oil .. the EVOO has therapeutic value unto itself. If I wake up with a

>bug already in control, I might go with a bit stronger dilution - maybe

>even a 20/80 .. and that is pretty darned strong.

>

>I might put three fingers of water in a small glass and drop 3 or 4

>drops of the mixture into the water. I then " shoot it " like I would a

>shot of tequila. I immediately follow it with a whole glass of water to

>wash it down. When I say I shoot it and immediately follow it with

>water, I'm not joking because the carvacrol will sting my lips just a

>little. This sting is very temporary and it's not dangerous .. sorta

>like a hot pepper but I don't let it linger in my mouth. When I shoot

>it, I open my mouth wide and avoid my lips - I don't sip it.

>

>As for burning lips - even the lowest concentration will make my lips

>smart, but the trick is to get it in the mouth - not on the mouth or the

>lips (sounds like an M & M commerical - huh?) It won't burn the inside of

>my mouth but I'll know it's there .. ;-)

>

>My employees sometimes just drop 3 or 4 drops directly into a glass of

>milk and drink it as they would if it were only milk......uuuggggghhhh!

>

>One of my employees one used a bit too much once and it took her breath

>- better yet, it made her think she couldn't breathe - of course, that

>was just a panic reaction. I told her to calm down - slowly breath

>through her nose and drink another big glass of liquid.

>

>I sometimes put 2-3 drops of the olive oil/oregano mix in a spoon of

>sugar, then put a sip of water in my mouth - take in the sugar, hold my

>nose and swallow it and immediately. I chase it with a glass of water.

>

>Lately, I've started using a different method and I like this better -

>but I love the taste of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. I take a large soup

>spoon, fill it up with EVOO and put 3-4 drops of the mixture in the

>spoon - I take the spoonfull of EVOO in my mouth, roll it around and

>then swallow. I chase it with a glass of water .. there is not harsh

>taste, no burning and I like this method enough that I think I'll stick

>with it.

>

>I have given the mixture of origanum/olive oil to employees who had

>Strep Throat - confirmed and complete with white patches. Within 24 to

>48 hours, it was cured! It worked! BUT - I have scientific studies

>that show Oregano EO is a butt-kicker against strep - so no surprises.

>

>I'll give y'all a fairly good reference .. not one of the best and not

>what I would call a scientific study .. Earl Mindell, RPh, PhD, on page

>115 of his book, " Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible " , writes that " oregano

>oil.....is growing in popularity as an effective treatment for fungal

>infections, warts, psoriasis, eczema, viruses, and even the common

>cold. "

>

>And on page 116, " In test tube studies, wild oregano has been shown to

>inhibit the growth of Candida albicans, the microbial cause of yeast

>infections. " and " Since oregano oil is an anti-inflammatory agent it can

>be rubbed on aching muscles to relieve strains, and used directly on

>minor burns and wounds to promote healing. " The latter statement

>suggests it might be good for massage. Dr. Cass Igram, in his book,

> " The Cure is in the Cupboard, " recommends chest massage with Oregano EO

>during asthma attacks .. he's a doctor so he can make such

>recommendations.

>

>How long should we use Oregano EO? It's a risk when we use any product

>for a long time - the longer we use it the more we push the odds .. this

>applies to any and all essential oils. I would not be concerned about

>giving my kids oregano oil for a week or so then backing off .. but I

>would recognize the potential for them to become sensitized. The fact

>that oregano is NOT a know sensitizer would make me feel a bit better.

>

>As far as I know, there is no scientific research on the relationship of

>ANY essential and the liver. Lots of speculation and extrapolation, but

>no scientifically conducted and peer-reviewed research. But then, we

>don't have any research on how long we can drink Wild Turkey, Efes Beer,

>Turkish Coffee or Coca Cola before we're in danger of liver problems.

>

>I guess that as with other types of diseases, some folks will fall

>victim while others thrive. Extensive empirical studies conducted over

>a lengthy period of time by yours truly show that the number of years I

>have lived is not enough time for good ol' kuntry boys to develop liver

>problems from the above mentioned drinks....... ;-)

>

>I'll close this by AGAIN saying that I DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone ingest

>any essential oil .. I have provided a testimonial of how me and my

>employees use it - along with a bit of info on the generally accepted

>value of the EO ..

>

>I take my Wild Turkey straight with a dash of branch water and three

>cubes. With Wild Turkey, you sniff it, savor it, roll it over your

>tongue slowly - that could well be classified as aromatherapy..... ;-)

>

>Y'all keep smiling, Butch http://www.AV-AT.com

>

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