Wild Oregano Oil Antiviral Protocol for Flu Bugs
I’ve been receiving more emails from people – both readers and family/friends who are worried about the possible swine flu pandemic.
In my previous post, where I tell you what I think about where the swine flu virus came from, I also gave you four very effective natural, antiviral substances you can use if you’re concerned about contracting this flu, or, if you’ve already got it (or any other virulent flu). Of those four (hydrogen peroxide, wild oregano oil, chlorine dioxide and potassium iodide), wild oregano oil is the one I have the most personal experience with.
I have used wild oregano oil numerous times to prevent myself from contracting the extremely virulent vomiting flu bugs that sweep through our city about twice per winter. With three children under age nine, they are always bringing these viruses home from school.
As I then get vomited on repeatedly by any or all of the children and am up all night, until the onslaught passes, it’s safe to say my exposure is pretty intense and my resistance is low. However, even though the other adults in my household have come down with the bugs, I have avoided every one by using an intensive wild oregano oil antiviral protocol – because I REALLY, really hate to vomit.
So, I’m going to share with you what I do, that has repeatedly worked so well for me.
Jini’s 7-Day Antiviral Wild Oregano Oil Protocol
- Take 5 drops every hour for 24 hours – begin this at the first exposure to the virus or first symptom. If you are sleeping, don’t wake yourself up to take it, but let yourself sleep (which greatly assists your immune system). However, if you get up to go to the bathroom, etc. then take a double dose of 10 drops.
- Then take 10 drops every 3 hours, for 48 hours – again, if you are sleeping, don’t wake yourself up to take it, but let yourself sleep (which greatly assists your immune system). However, if you get up to go to the bathroom, etc. then take a dose of 10 drops.
- Then take 10 drops, 3x/day for the next 2 days – just take the dose during waking hours.
- Take 5 drops, 3x/day for the next 2 days – just take the dose during waking hours.
- Take high dose probiotics for the next 2 weeks to repopulate your gut with good bacteria. Remember that wild oregano oil is antibiotic, as well as antiviral, so after a heavy dosage like this, you MUST balance the bacterial flora in your GI tract by flooding it with good bacteria. If you’re taking the Natren probiotics that I recommend, this means you take 1 tsp of each powder, 3x/day OR 1 Healthy Trinity Capsule, 2x/day. Remember to use the powders if you are having more than 3 bowel movements per day – otherwise the transit time through your GI tract is too fast for the capsules to dissolve properly.
NOTE: Take on an empty stomach for maximum potency, then drink a full glass of water immediately after to dilute in the stomach. This protocol is only suitable for adults. Wild oregano oil is also anti-inflammatory, so should be fine for most people. But, as with any substance, some people will not tolerate it. In that case, use one of the other recommended antivirals.
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Could you please tell me if wild oregano essential oil contains potassium? I am taking a blood pressure medication and need to restrict potassium in my diet.
Thank you,
Carol
Hi Carol,
Not to my knowledge and I couldn’t find anything in a Google search that said it contained any potassium either.
take care,
Jini
Jini – Everywhere on the web I have read that oregano oil acts as an “antibiotic” in that it indiscriminately kills all bacteria and consequently the gut must be repopulated with ‘good’ bacteria to replace what the oregano oil has killed. I have trouble accepting this premise in that first of all, if this were true, how could the oregano plant survive? All of life depends on bacteria to thrive and if the blood (oil) of the plant killed everything it contacted, the plant would die as well. To prove that oregano oil is a discriminating oil unlike man-made antibiotics, I injected high doses of oregano oil into a partial batch of yogurt cultures which I then used to make homemade yogurt. After twenty four hours, I tested both batches of yogurt for taste, consistency and texture and found both batches to be identical in all aspects. The oregano oil flavored yogurt was delicious with a savory, yet sour taste and a wonderful consistency which indicated the presence of live yogurt cultures. Being a layman, I did not use a microscope to confirm the presence of yogurt microbes but the yogurt had every indication of the presence of live yogurt cultures using my tastes buds, my sense of smell and my eyes. Amazingly, the oregano oil infused yogurt was preserved for one full month in my fridge before I finally enjoyed the last of it. Consequently, I would surmise that oregano oil has intelligence as an essential oil in that it is able to discern between good and bad, working holistically and synergistically to support the life systems it contacts with minerals, vitamins and antioxidents while destroying pathogens with it’s other unique chemical compounds and constituents.
Hi Gary,
That is really fascinating… and well done – great experiment!
I’ve passed on your post to some contacts who may be able to comment from a greater knowledge base. Will post again here when I hear from them.
So, question for you then, I see you sell essential oil of oregano (undiluted). Do you happen to know what the standard dilution ratio is for commercial brands of oregano oil – that are cut with olive oil? i.e. in a one ounce bottle, how much essential oregano oil vs. olive oil is there?
Regarding your question, I can give you a rather general response because there are so many variations out there. I have researched my competition in the past but decided to answer your question by simply perusing the first page results from a google search on ‘oregano oil’. Here is what I found:
Two websites offered ‘pure 100% oregano oil’ with one price at about $17 and the other at $93 for 30ml of pure oregano oil. These oils came from different geographical regions and both websites were informative offering accurate data mixed with questionable and debatable information regarding their particular oregano oils.
The other websites listed on the first page of the google search offered diluted product with none of these vendors divulging the ratio of their carrier oil to the essential oil. I have found this to be more the norm than the exception and my simple web search confirmed my observations. Although, I have found vendors that divulge this information in a clear and understandable manner, unfortunately it isn’t typical. I have even written and called oregano oil vendors who didn’t provide clear information on their website. Here are some of those of those responses:
Vendor #1 – “The ration is 75% olive oil and 25% oregano oil”
Vendor #2 – “I don’t know how much olive oil is in the bottle”
Me: “Oh, well is there someone who can provide that information to me?”
Vendor: “No”
Me: Is the owner of the company available?”
Vendor: “You are talking to him”
Me: “Hmmm, so you mean to say you can’t answer my question”
Vendor: ” This product contains 100% pure oregano oil and the carvacrol level is over 80%”
Me: “Yes, but how much olive oil is mixed with the oregano oil?”
Vendor: “I don’t know”
Me: “Thank you for your time, good bye”
Vendor #3 – “Yes, we do mix olive oil with our oregano oil.” They didn’t offer the ratio and I didn’t pursue it further.
So, to answer your question; It just depends who you are purchasing product from. There is a lot of marketing hype out there and along with that hype comes false, misleading and questionable claims. In addition to having to wade through vendor claims, we also need to remember that oregano oil is an agriculture product and thus will vary in quality from year to year and from one geographical region to another. Additionally, the quality of the oil is going to be affected by the distillery and their principles and practices. To conclude, I would suggest you shop around for pure oregano oil and mix it yourself according to your preference after doing your own research.
I asked a friend of mine (an industry insider) for information about commercial wild oregano oil dilutions and here’s what he said:
“Generally, the more diluted a product is, the lower the retail price.
The 1:1 (contain 50% olive oil and 50% wild oregano oil) super strength products have very limited uses. It’s too concentrated to safely take orally, or to apply topically to the skin. Except for conditions like nail fungus, or perhaps treating a sore or wound, a 1:1 ratio needs to be diluted further, in more olive oil.
At the other end of the spectrum, a 1:5 ratio (17% wild oregano oil) may be better suited to people with sensitive skin – but for treating internal infections, there is very little oregano oil in each drop; therefore you’d need to take more of this product to get the same results as a 1:3 dilution (which is the industry standard).
It seems that most people have trouble converting ratios to percentages. Your clients may like knowing that 1:3 means there are 4 parts. So 1/4 or 25%.
Regarding dilutions, here are some popular brands:
Joy of the Mountains – 1:3 (25%)
N.A.H.S. Oreganol P73 – 1:1 (50%) Super Strength, and Regular Strength 1:3 (25%) ~ unless they’ve changed it recently
Hedd Wyn Essentials – 1:4 (20%)
Natural Factors – 1:4 (20%)
New Roots – 1:5 (17%)
St.Francis Oreganum Plus – 1:1 (50%) Super Strength, and Regular Strength 1:3 (25%)”
Hi, I have just heard about oil of oregano and am very excited about what I have been reading. My question is how do I decide how much to take and for how long. My biggest reason in taking it is to keep from getting the flu, cold, etc. Also, I have an ear infection that I’d like to get rid of. I have the ‘Oreganol P73 Super Strength’. If I understand correctly I can take this internally and externally…. is this correct? If you can not answer my questions can you recommend where I can go to get my answers? I have a 10 year daughter and a 6 1/2 year son…. can they take this as well? I am asking because I have noticed some sites I go to say no children under 12 can take it and others say yes. It is a bit confusing. Thank You in advance for your help.
Melanie
Hi Melanie,
Here are two videos which will give you some good info and answers to your questions:
How To Take Wild Oregano Oil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ryheQSdYHc
Wild Oregano Oil for Tooth Decay & Infection
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrMNYURBi9g
Also, go to this page, scroll down, and sign up for my free Wild Oregano Oil Report:
http://www.listen2yourgut.com/herbs.html
Lastly, I have a killer protocol for healing ear infections and it even works with blood and pus coming out of the ear (my two youngest were prone to recurrent infections until I developed this protocol). You can get it for free when you are a member of my JPT Wellness Circle. Right now, you can join for only $1 for 1 month – then go get the article (it’s under my section, or you could just enter “ear infection” in the search box on the site) and then if you don’t want to stay a member, just be sure and cancel your membership before 30 days and then you won’t be billed for next month:
http://www.JPTwellnessCircle.com
Herbal literature states that wild oregano oil is not to be used in children under age 5. However, in my personal opinion, if the alternative is antibiotics, I feel the wild oregano is far safer. And i have used it for various reasons on all of my 3 kids from the age of 6 months (when my daughter got a fungal skin infection). As long as you dilute according to body weight, it has worked fine.
good luck!
Jini
how would I adjust the 7 day antiviral WOO protocol above to use for my 3 1/2 year old if we need to use it for the swine flu. She weighs approx. 40 pounds. Preschool starts tomorrow and I am a little concerned about all of the germs she wil be exposed to and bringing home.
Thanks!
Hi Kelly – sorry, but I can’t answer your question as I don’t feel comfortable giving instructions for young children – especially for an intensive protocol like this, knowing nothing about your child’s health, diet, situation, history, etc.
The best thing would be for you to consult your naturopathic doctor.
Also, keep in mind that you can safely use immune system boosters on young children – there are many products formulated specifically for children. Herbs For Kids by Eclectic or St. Francis are both good lines. This is what I do with my kids during the school year – especially in the intense winter months.
You may find this interview with Mike Adams (The Health Ranger) interesting as it is specifically about how to protect your kids from swine flu at school:
http://www.naturalnews.com/podcasts/NN-talk-hour-2009-09-03.mp3
I’ve had acute gasterenteritis for two weeks (on and off) it seems to be improving SLOWLY. Do you recommend that i try your protocal (oil of oregano dosage) as if it’s just come on, or different dosage for something that has been in my system this long?
I used a dilluted version when it first came on, but not more than 2-3 times/day for a couple of days. This didn’t help much then. I may not have used a strong enough version, now i’ve got oreganol, and am dosing 5 drops/hour.
Thanks for your help!
Mary
Hi Mary,
I would use Jini’s Wild Oregano Oil Protocol for GI diseases instead. You can download it for a time from:
http://www.listen2yourgut.com/blog/gut/probiotic-retention-enema/
good luck.
Hi Jini
I am extremely excited and grateful to you for all the wonderful information you manage to source. I had crohn’s years ago and after several surgeries left me with only a small part of my colon left. I also have a bascterial gut infection (Helicobacter Pylori) which can be irradicated with 3 differenct anti-biotics, all of which I am allergic to. Infact I am allergic to most things, including prednisolone even at 2mg. I also had breast cancer which was hormone (estrogen) driven so am on Taoxifen, so will be going onto Vit D and C. oil. As you can imagine I am not a happy bunny, the question I suppose is would wild oregano oil help to heal my gut alongside probiotics which I take daily. I am really quite despressed as I never feel well, and have no energy.
Hope you can help. Drs suggested I go an anti depressants, I asked how that would help my gut and was tols it would’nt but you would feel better in yourself!!
Thank you for all you do, I am not yet really into the computer so have not really mastered the art yet! I would love to take part more but live in the UK and don’t know how I would pay you?
Regards
Margaret.
Hi Margaret,
Many anti-depressants create an alkaline pH in the gut, which further degrades gut flora, since ‘good’ bacteria need a more acid pH to thrive. EFT is much more effective for treating depression than drugs.
See my post on the Probiotic Retention Enema and you can download my Wild Oregano Oil Protocol there for free (just follow the instructions) and yes, this will greatly help to heal your gut:
http://www.listen2yourgut.com/blog/gut/probiotic-retention-enema/
take care,
Jini
Hi Jini,
I have been taking the Oreganol Super Strength P73 internally for a few days. I noticed that you mentioned it that ratio was too concentrated to safely take orally. Am I harming myself by ingesting this product? I just take two drops under my tongue about 1 to 3 times a day. I have also given it to my 17 year old son. May I have your thoughts concerning this?
Thank you,
~Michelle K.
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
P73 is a commercial brand that is already diluted with olive oil, so safe to take as is – it is NOT an essential oil.
You can also choose to dilute it further to lessen the “hotness” of it.
take care,
Jini
Should I opt for the essential oil instead? I didn’t realize that the Oreganol was not an essential oil. Is there an Oil of Oregano essential oil that I can purchase as well as being better for me than the one I am currently taking? Do I get benefits from the commercial brand? Or would I benefit from a different Oil of Oregano? I just want to make sure I’m doing my body good.
Thank You~
Oreganol is essential oil that has been diluted to a safe, usable level with olive oil – as are ALL commercial brands.
It is usually cheaper to buy the pure essential oil and dilute it yourself, but neither is “better” than the other. Once diluted appropriately, they are the same thing. So they’re all good.
hope that makes it clear.
For those of you who want to do more research on the anti-pathogen abilities of wild oregano oil:
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Behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes and autochthonous flora on meat stored under aerobic, vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging conditions with or without the presence of oregano essential oil at 5°C
Summary: The addition of 0.8% (v/w) oregano essential oil resulted in: (i) an initial reduction of 2-3 log10 of the majority of the bacterial population, with lactic acid bacteria and L. monocytogenes indicating the most apparent decrease in all gaseous environments, and (ii) limited growth aerobically and survival/death of L. monocytogenes in MAP/VP, regardless of film permeability.
http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=860544
2/
A list of articles from Applied & Environmental Microbiology
http://aem.asm.org/cgi/search?fulltext=wild+oregano+oil&submit=yes&x=11&y=13
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This web page highlights a nice spectrum of sources, you can then
research the original articles of the ones that interest you:
http://www.oiloregano.co.uk/wild-oregano-oil-research-information.html
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