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If you are referring to oregano-infused oil, it is most common to use olive oil. But there is such a thing as pure oregano oil (pressed from oregano), but that is a nutritional supplement and not typically used for cooking.
No. This caused by a fungus and should be treated by an antifungal. Antifungal medications such as fluconazole or itraconazole (Sporanox, Onmel) All antifungals can have serious side effects
The difference between oil of oregano and oregano oil is nothing! One can use both types and the terms are interchangeable. Oregano oil or oil of oregano are great additions to cooking.
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Oil of common oregano - Origanum vulgare - is analgesic; anti-septic; anti-viral- bactericidal. It is a dermal toxin, skin irritant, mucous membrane irritant and should not be used during pregnancy. My essential oils references all say it should not be used on skin at all.
Olive oil id definitely safe for dogs. My dog is a large mastiff (Cane Corso) and she gets olive oil everyday on her food. It helps the coat and she does not seem to have any problems with digestion.
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You could take 500-1000 milligrams of Oil of Oregano for this condition. Too much oil of oregano can irritate the stomach lining.
Mainly Leaves of the Oregano plant are used for Medicinal purposes. The Essential oil of the Oregano Leaves is taken as supplement. Its widely used in USA & Canada for Allergies. You can buy Oregano oil Supplement from www.Herbalveda.co.uk
diabetics should take care taking or oil of oregano, as it tends to lower blood pressure. What type of herb diabetics should take is cinnamon, as that helps regulate blood sugar. Hope this helps.
Castor oil should not be used by a pregnant woman, as it can cause contractions.
I have used essential oils professionally for more than 20 years for products at vivantnatural.com. While there are a few essential oils that are safe to ingest, there are many more that should not be ingested. It is good practice not to take essential oils orally, but rely on the essential oils in the herb itself. That would be far safer. Dogs can eat oregano, garlic, and many other herbs.