Oil of Oregano? | The J-Pouch Group

SpookyMember

I've been fighting off a pretty nasty cold this week and feeling like crap. Unfortunately, I have a planned trip to Ottawa this weekend that I can't postpone. A pharmacist actually recommended I take oil of oregano. I haven't purchased any yet, but I did some research and found out that it may also have properties beneficial to the GI tract, so it may not be a bad idea.

Anybody take oil of oregano? Any side effects? Positive or otherwise? Most importantly, if you took it for a cold, did it help?

5/12/1610:28 AM

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TinCanMember

I take it quite frequently and for different purposes - usually when I think a cold is coming on (but also for athletes foot). I find it helpful and have not experienced any negative effects, except perhaps smelling like an oregano factory.

If you are using the bottles with droppers and a high concentration of carvacrol (75% or so), then you need to be careful taking it orally as it can make your mouth feel like it has been set aflame. I normally take a gulp of water and hold it in my mouth as I squeeze however many drops I think I need. This dilutes the oil and makes the process a breeze.

CTBarristerMember

There is another thread on this subject here with a lot of info:

https://www.j-pouch.org/topic/o...eks-with-oregano-oil

SpookyMember

Thanks! I actually picked up a dropper on my way home last night. You are right, that is potent stuff. It buuuurns. LOL

boy's momMember

My son takes it in pill form. He recently started. He is taking it to deal with some bacteria issues.

5/15/1612:11 PM

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