Oregano Oil? Opinions please

[TiggerMe]

Any good? Looking at gut health predominantly...

  LifeintheMed

[Bertwills]

I like it, find it very useful against Candida. I think it works well. Not to be taken long term as could wipe out good bacteria too.

[greygoose]

Used to take it to help with my breathing. Didn't notice any effect on my gut. Didn't do anything for my lungs, either!

[Buddy195 Administrator]

I have not used oregano oil, but have used oregano leaves steeped in hot water to aid gastritis type symptoms and did find this soothing.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Buddy195]

  Bertwills   greygoose thanks team... I've just added it to my pasta and it tastes fantastic!

I'd obviously read something that made me order some as it has just arrived (totally forgotten about thanks to Fridays migraine... well that's my excuse 😬)

I've now come across this... drberg.com/blog/14-amazing-...

Think I'd picked up on the histamine lowering properties initially... but I also have one raised metabolite arabinose suggesting candida.... I shall trial it for 2 weeks, thanks for the warning Bert 🤗

[greygoose in reply to TiggerMe]

Are you going to eat pasta every day for two weeks? Or can you put it on other food? Mine came in capsules, and I swallowed them.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to greygoose]

That would make life easy wouldn't it 😏 it's not to be taken neat needs adding to a carrier oil so can just take with a spoonful of olive oil

[greygoose in reply to TiggerMe]

Don't think I could do that. Reminds me of being a child and having to swallow a spoonful of cod liver oil. Ugh!

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to greygoose]

Eww... I'm thinking drizzled over some garlic bread 😋or any bread....

[greygoose in reply to TiggerMe]

🤣 Sorry, I misunderstood!

[Noelnoel in reply to TiggerMe]

I use Zane Hellas capsules and liquid

I take it for a couple of weeks 2-3 times a year and it works in calming my stomach. I believe I’ve had candida for decades

Also use it when I make a ragu sauce, it really elevates it

Can be used in a carrier oil on wounds to prevent/treat infection. Worked almost instantly when I allowed a finger wound to get infected

Good luck

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Noelnoel]

Excellent, this is what I'm thinking of doing as I do have slightly raised yeast levels... it does pack a flavour punch to doesn't it 😅

[Noelnoel in reply to TiggerMe]

Mother in law was Italian. She taught me all about it

A drop in about an eggcup of olive oil mixed with a bit of crushed garlic and eaten with crusty French bread or ciabatta is a simple and very more-ish delight

I’m GF now and miss those sorts of things

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Noelnoel]

My garlic bread intake is certainly going to spike a couple of times a year 😁

[Noelnoel in reply to TiggerMe]

I feel very fortunate to really dislike garlic bread because it seems those who love it find it very more-ish

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Noelnoel]

It makes houmous more bearable 🙃

[Noelnoel in reply to TiggerMe]

Forgot to say, I also take a probiotic simultaneously. Don’t know how well that works but it gives me (false maybe) reassurance that I’m supporting the healthy bacteria in case oregano were to interfere with the gut biome

[LifeintheMed]

I guess I alwasy think of oregano oil as a bit of a faddy thing from a few years ago. It's not something that I've come across much...taking essential oils internally is a specialist area as they can be harmful. Drinking your aromatics as tea can help with digestion though - thyme, rosemary, mint, oregano, sage, hyssop - they all have those carminative actions (and plenty of other benefits besides!)

[humanbean]

I haven't taken oregano oil religiously because I find it rather expensive but I've taken it for a few weeks then stopped on a few occasions. I think it helps with inflammation in my gut.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to humanbean]

Thanks Bean that's good to know, I shall give it a fortnight 🤗

[humanbean in reply to TiggerMe]

Sounds like a good plan.

The ones I have used are from a Greek company called Zane Hellas and they sell it in various forms. I buy capsules/softgels. I was recommended these by the late SeasideSusie.

zanehellas.co.uk/

I have also tried a cheaper brand - Oregano Oil capsules by Swanson. They are okay too but not as good as the Greek ones.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to humanbean]

Hmm... probably more sensible but I bought the oil... wild and organic 😆

[Hypopotamus]

I use Oil of Oregano when it is needed, ie to treat an infection. I wouldn't use for a chronic complaint. To improve gut health I take Water Kefir that I make myself. Here are the instructions. decdun.me.uk/Kefir/Water_ke...

[RedApple Administrator in reply to Hypopotamus]

Hypopotamus, Thanks for the recipe link.

Just want to add a word of caution, because anyone who has, or thinks they may have histamine intolerance, may need to steer clear of fermented foods such as kefir.

[wisewoman108 in reply to RedApple]

Could you expand on this please. I eat kimchi daily and have a histamine intolerance. I've been itching for 4 days straight and even Piriton doesn't help 😔

[RedApple Administrator in reply to wisewoman108]

Foods that are fermented or aged, have higher histamine content. This typically causes stomach related issues. Put fermented foods histamine intolerance into your favourite search engine, and you'll find lots of articles about this.

Here's a link to one article that lists potential foods that may be a problem for someone with histamine intolerance. allergyuk.org/resources/his...

Not all anti-histamines work for any individual or all symptoms. So if one doesn't help, try another. Piriton is the branded (i.e. more expensive) version of generic chlorphenamine maleate, which I found effective for a few years, but now generic Cetirizine works best for me most of the time if I get a reaction. But I still do have to permanently avoid quite a few foods, most especially feremented and aged foods.

[wisewoman108 in reply to RedApple]

Thank you RedApple I had no idea about this!

[Billycasper in reply to wisewoman108]

I suffered badly with palpitations but managed to get rid of them over time. I decided to have a little kefir one day and they came back with a vengeance. Certain probiotics are a problem for me too so I don’t take them any more. I try and improve my gut through a more diverse diet.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Hypopotamus]

Thank you 🤗 yep RedApple is right it isn't great for us histamine sensitive folk 🤮

[Wua13262348]

I bought Spring Blossom Superfoods, Wild Oil of Oregano quite some time ago , which is stronger and cheaper , I think, than the one you have bought. I haven't used it. I bought for a chronic U.T.I. The reason I haven't used it is due to it possibly slowing blood clotting and increasing the risk of bleeding in some people.

I take daily Naproxen, which blocks aggregation of platelets, an essential step in blood clotting, and this can increase the time it takes for bleeding to stop. Naproxen shouldn't be combined with blood thinners, such as antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications. When I took one Turmeric/Curcumin tablet, I coughed up blood the following 2 days. I don't intend to take a second tablet. It increases the risk of dangerous bleeding if taken with prescribed anticoagulants and/or antiplatelets. (Naproxen) I took one drop of liquid Vit A on a separate occasion for a couple of days only, and passed blood in my urine. Vit A can slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding if on blood thinners. I have a full bottle of liquid Vit A with a couple of drops out of it, and won't use that again either. I think I was passing blood both times because I shouldn't use Vit A or Turmeric/Curcumin in combination with Naproxen. I believe, for me, on Naproxen, Oil of Oregano is something I need to avoid.

You probably don't take Naproxen, but if you do , Oil of Oregano might be problematic.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Wua13262348]

Good heads up! It's all so complicated isn't it 😵‍💫

[Wua13262348 in reply to TiggerMe]

Thought it worth mentioning as many may be on Naproxen and not realise it has connotations. I had to work it out for myself once the damage had been done!