Benefits of Wild Oregano Oil... Testimonials?

Question

The claims include increasing immune system health, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and basically a broad spectrum antibiotic without the typical side-effects of the synthetic types. What have you experienced? What about practical, diluted uses for children?

Answer 1

I've used essential oil of oregano as an antiseptic and an antibacterial. I have not used it yet as an anti fungal.

Oregano has a constituent called phenol which makes this oil a skin irritant. It should not be used topically unless on the soles of the feet and diluted with a carrier oil like sunflower or olive. Max application 1-3 drops.  I made the mistake of using 1 drop on my skin and it got quite irritated and hot. Rubbing a fatty oil, like olive oil, on it help to  dissipate the oregano.

It is used in acute situations for bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal  tract and the bronchi. Some aromatherapists use it when they need to bring out the big guns to fight infections. As far as dosing internally, it's also low dose and for short term use. Long term use of Phenol containing oils like oregano and Thyme can effect liver metabolism.

I don't know if I would use oregano e.o. internally for children...topically on the feet, if diluted, maybe.

A side note...When using essential oils for medicinal use they should be the real thing not synthetics. Synthetics are fine scents but rarely contain therapeutic effects.