Has anyone here tried/or taking oil of oregano?

Hey--I had a bad reaction to the oregano oil, massive heart beats and hives, but i think i must just have an allergy. I'd just suggest starting with a very little amount, and then move up to the recommended dosage. Hope it helps, Lb

I took it from a tincture--I am not sure how cooking it would affect the potency. It is some pretty potent stuff! Lb

Glad to hear it, as I said, I think i just have some kind of very latent allergy!  LB

I think even if your UC isn't fungus related it could still be very beneficial for symptoms, for some at least, as we all know what works for some doesn't work for all but oil of oregano apparently has some excellent health benefits.

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yes, it's definitely peppery...I just drop 3 drops directly under my tounge, it can be mixed with food/beverages as well.

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Well, it just so happens I started it when my periods started and when I have my periods things usually get worse with CD symptoms, but I had one pretty good day so that should count for something I think, I'd say I should know better once my hormones go back to where they were after my periods are done which should be tomorrow...

I will keep you posted :)

I'm also taking wild oregano oil according to Jini Patel Thompson's WOO protocol. It is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Working on the theory that IBD has it's roots in some type of flora imbalance and/or undetected infection, WOO pretty much covers all the bases.

With a condition as serious as IBD, you have to work up to a pretty stout dose and plan to be on it for quite some time. Sometimes multiple rounds are required, too. And simultaneous probiotic supplementation is critical. Anyone interested can learn more here:

http://www.jinipatelthompson.com/articles_by_jini.php#

Click on Wild Oregano Oil and Other Microbials.

My sister uses 10 drops a day for her IBS and finds major improvements from it...I'm doing okay so far, havn't noticed any huge changes but I imagine it may take time and of course I'm giving it a fair chance as I do with any products I try...so far, from all the things I've tried for my IBD/IBS using colostrum (which is suppose to be highly recommended for IBD) was the only thing I didn't notice benefit from...oh, and the chlorophyll, I didn't notice anything after 2 bottles (big bottles) except for green poops.

Everyone is different, and what works for some doesn't work for all.

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slimcook said...
Again I stress not to underestimate the potency of this product. I was following a "stout dose" protocol for several months and was subsequently diagnosed with C-diff. One cannot prove these things but I suspect it was the oil of oregano.

It is powerful. It will kill off both bad and good gut flora, same as a broad-spectrum antibiotic. That's why I said probiotic supplementation - to replace the good gut flora - was critical. WOO and broad spectrum antibiotics do not cause c-diff infections in and of themselves. It's the failure to rebuild the healthy gut ecology that allows unsavory organisms to to move into the undefended gut and cause problems.

Anyone who's interested in learning more, I'd highly recommend reading Jini's book, Listen to Your Gut, where the protocol is fully explained.