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I am allergic to antibiotics and susceptible to fungal infections, so I frequently have to resort to unconventional treatments for UTIs and Candidiasis. Oregano oil works well for both, and it's hands down the most effective thing to use against any fungal infection. Out of curiosity I have my boyfriend use it on his warts, as no over the counter or other alternative treatment worked on them. Resu...

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Sharon | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
10/5/2023
Condition: Bronchitis
Overall rating 4.7
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Oregano and other spices that are herbs or medication before chemical pharmaceutical manufactured medicines came into being. I get sick from pharmaceutical medications and have had bad side effects from the moderna shots for covid, but I never had a bad reaction when using oregano. I season my food with it whenever I make something that goes well with oregano because I know it is healthy. I have resourced specialists who have studied herbs and there is oil of oregano also which is more concentrated so you use less of it than the dried oregano or the fresh. I don't like putting like this medication has worked for me because I didn't solely use oregano for bronchitis but since I'm using herbs like oregano and licorice root daily I have not had bronchitis for a number of years and I used to get it quite frequently and it does help a sore throat if it's not strep because we need an antibiotic for that. Saying it doesn't really have any benefits medicinally but it says it does help a cough is contradicting yourself to the person who wrote this article and I think that needs to be corrected. Just like we would not overdose on pharmaceutical meds, I don't think we should use concentrated herbs in an unlimited amount respecting that they are also dangerous if we use them too much. Moderation of anything is good in my experience. I often think that because my doctor said a little bit of red wine several times a week before I go to bed is probably why my cholesterol levels and my blood pressure are good enough that I don't need medication at my age. The same goes for licorice root. If I were to take too much of it I know it would raise my blood pressure. It also helps with digestion. Please make sure when you make a statement you don't contradict yourself somewhere else in the article and that you don't make it sound like the only thing that would work would be medication that's pharmaceutically manufactured that for some of us makes us sicker with sensitivities to many drugs.Read More Read Less

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Scott | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 5 to less than 10 years |
4/28/2022
Condition: Sinusitis
Overall rating 4.7
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I kept getting sinus infections and was about to go on my fourth round of antibiotics but became weary because antibiotics kill the good bacteria also. Someone recommended oregano oil. I had a temperature of about 102-103, was coughing up green phlegm and was the sickest I had ever been. I tried oregano oil and was skeptical. I used a Vicks steam inhaler and one drop of concentrated oregano oil and did this 3 times a day. Within 5 days my sinus infection was completely clear. It was and is a miracle to me. The best thing about oregano oil is that is isn’t supposed to kill the good bacteria in our bodies, only the bad. I can honestly say, I’ve never had a sinus infection since. Anytime I start to feel sick, I use the oregano oil and it clears it up. I even used it effectively to treat a lower respiratory infection. Read More Read Less

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John | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/8/2021
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I received a spider ?? bite and it had swollen and then sunk in and started turning black and spreading i had red that oregano oil would help so I put some oil on a bandaid and applied it to sore , within 24 hrs it had stopped spreading and in 3 days it was almost healed, I suspected it was a brown recluse spider bite but wasn't sure , I had read that oregano oil neutralizes the venom, it worked for me and my daughter when she had one too.

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Margie | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
6/27/2021
Condition: Sinusitis
Overall rating 4.7
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My main reason for taking Oil of Oregano is for Candida (overgrowth of yeast) in the gut. I understand from my Functional Medicine Practioner, also a degrees Nutritionist, that this is a fungus that many people have. However, I take 50 mg pill form 3X a day. When I am finished, I will be tested to see if the Candida is out of my body. In the process I have noticed that my constant sinusitis and allergy problems have greatly improved (and to think I thought Oregano was only used for cooking!!).Read More Read Less

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Carla | Age: 7-12 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/7/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I started using oil of oregano for my son who used to suffer from Bronchitis. It worked really well and he hasn’t had any symptoms this year.

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Cheryl | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/7/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Post nasal drip, annoying cough, acid reflux... I've had this endless circle for years; drives me crazy! I was told I had acid reflux, but didn't believe it b/c I had no heartburn, no indigestion, etc. ENT doctor explained those are only some of symptoms and others are constant throat clearing, frequent cough... definitely what I experienced. Read about this for post-nasal drip, which also aggravates my symptoms. Bought capsules at Vitamin Shoppe last week; have taken every morning and have almost stopped coughing, completely stopped the compulsive throat clearing (much to the delight of my companions) and feel much better. Read More Read Less

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Age: 55-64 |
4/4/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I use many different oils as moisturizers on my face. Im a 57 year old woman with dry skin. I accidently grabbed a bottle of oregano oil and spread it on my face 2 nights ago and immediately it felt like I just poured Tabasco sauce on a 3rd degree sunburn. It hurt so badly I was in tears. I soap and cold water rinsed it off for about 5 minutes but the skin on my eyelids and around my eyes continued to feel like fire. I used ice for about an hour. Its only been two days but I look like someone beat me. The skin around my eyes is dark red and swollen. It was an accident but I had no idea this could happen with oregano oil so it could have happened anytime. I now keep oregano oil in another room, no where near my lotions and face creams. I honestly do not know if I will scar or if my skin will eventually return to "normal". There are no blisters or breaks in the skin, but it hurts all the time. After close inspection of the bottle it does say not to get in your eyes or on mucus's membranes and not to take while pregnant or nursing, but other than that nothing. Whatever you do with it I do not recommend using it anywhere on your skin. Awful experience!! Read More Read Less

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Lorinmario | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/18/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a massive sinus infection, I dunked a Qtip in the oil, dabbed it as far up my nostril as possible and within 2 days I was clear!

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francoise | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/29/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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After a week of treatment I feel that I am walking on wobbly legs and my energy is down - I am usually a healthy 76 years old

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elephantman | Age: 65-74 |
11/22/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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WARNING!! Used Oregano and Tumeric together as a facial and received 2nd degree burns and swelling of my entire face. VERY painful and my face may have permanent scarring. 4 days later my lips are still swollen as well as under my eyes, headaches, pain in my glands in my neck and face is peeling and scabs all over. The puss has stopped oozing out of my pores. Please be careful and DILUTE the oil or do not combine like I did. I am now on Steroids, antibiotics and Aquafor cream on my face. VERY PAINFUL and difficult to even talk or sleep. Read More Read Less

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Mikey | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
7/28/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I am using oregano oil as a treatment for toenail fungus on my left foot. I also have (had) planters warts on both feet. I was treating one foot and both feet are completely free of warts. I'm still working on the toenail fungus though.

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roxy | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/11/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I have feeling more irritated my stomach when I used oregano oil. maybe it is better in pills but I didn't try it yet.

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Matty | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/28/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I used dry leaves of oreganum vulgare to brew a tea for a sore throat that has lasted months. I used 1/3 teaspoon for a cup and it gave me bleeding which seems to be my period except over 10 days earlier. I also got bad cramping and diarrhea. It helped with the throat problems but I think it's too strong and the oil might be even more.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
2/7/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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just started only 3 days in

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Free2bme | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/28/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Was recently diagnosed with Gallstones and scheduled to have gallbladder taken out after being rushed to emergency. I also have a Hiatial Hernia, severe IBS and a host of other issues caused by living in a Moldy house for a few years. Unable to eat much of anything due to sickness, loss over 20lbs. Started taking gallstone, and Digestive enzymes just to be able to eat again. I started cooking with Oregano and even mixed some into my morning Shakes. Since doing this for a few weeks I can actually eat without taking any of the digestive enzymes. My stomache feels brand new. Its a miracle. Its so dramatic that I came online to try to see what it was that I was doing that was making me feel so great. Turns out its the Oregano. FYI-I don't take the supplements. I just sprinkle the oregano seasoning in my food a couple times a day. Read More Read Less

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anacreo | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/23/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I've taken Oregano pills previously for a severe Sinus infection and it worked instantly after days of other ineffective solutions. Currently taking for a sinus infection that has caused me face and head pain for a few weeks. Took a dosage before bed and woke up clear, and was able to clear my nose. Did not take pills for the day and symptoms came back, resuming treatment.

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wade | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/26/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Because of my concern about stomach cramps, especially in the morning in bed, I have recently had my first colonoscopy.The polyps removed were benign, though potentially dangerous, and I was given a clean bill of health, but the stomach cramps continued and worsened over the next couple of weeks even to the point of having to stay in bed a couple of mornings...A few days ago, my chiropractor suggested I may have parasites, and I bought this product. To my surprise, the first morning following my first use was the first day my cramps have not been major. Since I was on a Father's Day holiday with my daughters beginning that day, this result was incredible. I have been taking them less than a week but so far no more intense pain. I have added the probiotics to replace the good bacteria that I understand it also kills...Would give it 5 stars if I had been on it longer and knew more Read More Read Less

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
5/19/2017
Condition: Wound healing
Overall rating 5.0
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Pure organic oil of oregano kills melanoma tumors on the skin. Drawback: irritates normal skin around the tumor if oregano is left on normal skin. This can cause the melanoma cells to migrate into the normal tissue and spread.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/8/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I am taking it for a sinus infection, have a lot allergies to meds & this worked. I take 3 drops in H20 2x daily. Mucous was yellow now clear, no coughing & sneezing.

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/6/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I do them oils on bottom of both feet since I got a hiatal hernia in my gut forced me to drink lots of water more then normal

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