The most common question we receive about Wild Oregano Oil is whether or not you can use it along with probiotics – and the answer is yes! However, you’ll want to make sure there are at least 2 hours between taking the wild oregano oil and the probiotics.
I have compiled some links below to information about Wild Oregano oil so that most answers to the other questions we receive can be found here in one place. The first place you should start (if you haven’t already) is page 145 of Listen to Your Gut where I talk about Wild Oregano Oil at length and introduce my protocol.
Wild Oregano Oil at LTYG Health Shoppe – Includes two YouTube videos I created that show how to take Wild Oregano Oil both internally and for tooth decay/infection. Just click the VIDEO tab.
Wild Oregano Oil Antiviral protocol – how to use Wild Oregano Oil to combat flu symptoms.
Note: Be sure and sign up for the free wild oregano eBook on this page!
Jini’s Wild Oregano Protocol – A blog post about my complete Wild Oregano Oil protocol, available at a discounted price for anyone who isn’t interested in purchasing Listen to Your Gut but still wants to benefit from this exciting information.
Acne Natural Remedy – I write about clearing up acne naturally, which includes using Wild Oregano Oil.
Note: Be sure and sign up for the free wild oregano eBook on this page too!
For more information about the Wild Oregano Oil products we carry, click HERE.
Here’s What I Have to Say About WOO:
If I were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one thing along, wild oregano oil would be it! If I were allowed 2 things, I’d also bring comfrey salve.
My books have instructions for many uses for wild oregano. The most important is Jini’s Wild Oregano Oil Protocol which is used to rid the gut of infectious agents and then implant a healthy bacterial population. This protocol is also available on its own in my eBook, Natural Treatments For Gut Infection
But you can also use wild oregano ANYWHERE you have inflammation or infection: mouth ulcers, ear infections, tooth or gum infections, fungal infections… the list goes on and on. BUT it is also key to know exactly how to use this powerful substance, how to prepare a dilution of it and which dilution (strength) to use for different conditions, how often to dose, etc.
Remember to visit my HOME REMEDIES section on this site to look up the home remedy instructions for whatever ails you, and if the treatment involves wild oregano oil, I will talk directly about that on the relevant symptom page.
If you’re ready to purchase wild oregano oil, click HERE.
Original post April 2011. Most recently updated February 2020.
[…] Wild oregano oil and high dose probiotics combined should be sufficient to keep Candida in check whilst on an elemental diet – for some it is even enough to resolve the Candida issue. […]
Hi Jini, I need some advice with my Candida issues. I’ve been treating myself for years now with rotating herbs, caprylic acid etc…to not much avail. I am curious about your Oregano cleanse…….would taking that much oil be a burden on the liver without taking a bulking agent to keep it in the digestive tract?
Hi Ivan,
I’m afraid we can’t advise you on how the protocol will impact you specifically but you may want to check out Jini’s eBook on Wild Oregano Oil below as it contains information that might aid in reaching an informed decision:
http://shoppe.listentoyourgut.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-wild-oregano-oil-ebook-by-jini-patel-thompson/
Hi,
I have origanum compactum essential oil and wondered if this is a type of wild oregano or not at all, and whether adding the oregano oil to a teaspoon of olive oil/flaxseed oil would make it properly diluted.
Hi Lauren,
Jini only recommends Origanum Vulgare due to its high level of carvacrol but she does recommend using olive oil to dilute it for use with the protocols where it is included. For a ton more info, visit this link and sign up in the little pink box on the left side of the page for a free copy of Jini’s What You Need To Know About Wild Oregano Oil eBook:
http://www.listentoyourgut.com/symptoms/36/the-flu.html
Kind regards,
Justin
Customer Care
I have Ulcerative Colitis (6 years), and have recently started the Oregano Oil Protocol. I am amazed at how well I am tolerating the Natren Probiotics and have noticed some mild improvement already. I take no other medication at this time, thanks in large part to Jini. I do notice that I seem to do better taking 3-4 doses of 10 drops, but that 5 doses may cause bleeding again (which has been my issue). On the other hand, it may be purely coincidental.
My main question is how will I know when any infection has been cleared? I understand the 2-3 year cycle, but the LTYG book suggests moving to step 2, “when the infection has cleared,” and that it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months. For how long should I be in step one of the Protocol, not truly knowing if or how severe an infection is present?
Though I’ve had comprehensive testing – urine, stool, blood – from a reputable lab, as Jini states, there are infectious organisms that as of yet go undetected in lab tests.
I just want to be sure I begin taking the higher doses of probiotics starting in step 2 as soon as I am able. I’ve been scouring your website and the book, and would appreciate any guidance or advice. Thank you!
Hello Christine,
Thank you for your inquiry. That is great that you are starting to have improvements. Some people are unable to handle the highest dosage of the oregano oil, so we recommend continuing to monitor and doing the 3-4 doses if the 5 is causing more problems.
Jini refers to the infection as symptoms such as intestinal bleeding, severe pain, and diarrhea. So she recommends clearing that up first before doing some of the other steps and supplements. However, some people are able to do all the steps at once and just build up in adding in the supplements and vitamins if their symptoms are not too severe to begin with.
We do definitely recommend using the probiotics and probiotic retention enema, if you are able to, right away. Hope you are able to continue to have healing progress. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Kind Regards,
Rachel
Customer Care
I have ulcerative colitis and am wondering if I could start using the wild oregano protocol if seeing blood in my stool. Will the oregano oil make the bleeding more active?
Hi GC. When we initially tested Jini’s wild oregano oil protocol, we discovered that the wild oregano on its own was not nearly as effective and sometimes produced undesirable side effects. But the *combination* of wild oregano oil and Natren probiotics was the magic ticket. That being said, we highly recommend you either improve your gut flora first and then try wild oregano oil, or you take wild oregano oil during the day and Natren probiotics in the evening. Just make sure there is a two hour time gap between your probiotics and wild oregano!
Hi there
I am a big fan of the wild Oregona oil. I am based in the UK. Could you do something about your shipping price. It’s almost twice the price of the bottle and the last time I even got stung 20% more for taxes.
If you could advise anyways around this issue you will have a buyer for life
Hi Sanjay,
It’s great to hear that you experienced positive results with the Oregano oil. Amrita Nutrition, our Absorb Plus partner in the UK does carry the Joy of the Mountains brand of Wild Oregano oil so you may want to look into ordering from them? Perhaps that would be cheaper and faster? Here is the UK distributor: https://www.amritanutrition.co.uk/joy-01
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Best,
Cris B
Customer care
I have ulcerative colitis for three years and pills from different doctors didn’t help. I followed the diet of Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin (who self healed himself from crohn’s and colitis). It has helped me reduce the diarrhea and less bowels a day. I am now trying to follow your wild oregano protocol to heal my gut. Can I use this wild oregano oil along with the probiotics, Georges Aloe vera Juice, and muliti vitamins and mucosaheal suppliments at the same time? Can i get a breakdown in what order to take these products and what time gap.
I am also a smoker and my doctors have told me not to quit completely but the smoke less. I want to know if any of your followers have had better results by quiting cold turkey.
Hi Gayk,
Thanks for reaching out. It’s wonderful you found success following the diet of Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin, and that you are wanting to implement the wild oregano protocol. The rule of thumb when using Wild Oregano, use it at least 2 hours away from other supplements, as WOO will kill both bad and good bacteria if used at the same time.
As far as the cessation of smoking cold turkey, we do not have experiences to share – but maybe one of our other readers can chime in and share some of their wisdom.
Best,
Savannah B
Customer Care
I have Crohn’s Disease and so many resections that now I suffer from chronic diarrhea apparently due to short bowel syndrome. I also suffer from GERD. I bought the recommended Wild Oregano Oil. The first time I tried it there was a burning sensation in my mouth that lasted about 30 minutes. Drinking water or juice did not help. Then for the next few hours, I burped the oregano flavor. I reduced the dose to one drop and found similar results. Do you have any suggestions that would allow me to take this oil?
Hi Steven. Thanks for reaching out. Are you using the wild oregano drops? I would first recommend reading this blog post & watching the associated video Best Way to Take Wild Oregano Oil: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/the-best-way-to-take-wild-oregano-oil/
We also carry them in capsule form, which you may tolerate better: https://shoppe.listentoyourgut.com/north-american-herb-and-spice-oreganol-p73-60-gelcaps/
Olive Leaf is also a great alternative for those who simply cannot tolerate WOO at all: https://shoppe.listentoyourgut.com/shop-by-olive-leaf/
Hope this helps!
I have had an anal fistula for about a year now. I was starting to heal, and I decided to try the wild oregano oil you have on your site. Upon the second day of using it, my fistula got worse really fast. Swelling, irritation, pain, and lots of discharge took place. Why did my condition get worse upon using the oil which is supposed to kill the infection?
Hi Linda. Did you dilute the Wild Oregano oil at all? How often/many times did you apply the WOO? Depending on how the body tolerates WOO (as it is very strong), it is recommended to start slow and diluted – then work your way up to a normal dose. It could have been that the WOO (if undiluted & full dose) purged any bacteria/discharge which was still deep within the fistula, and otherwise not apparent beneath the healing point.
You can either try again with a dilution of the WOO, and apply once a day (after bowel movements & clean the affected area) – however if you really feel you cannot tolerate WOO then Olive Leaf is a great substitution.
Hi guys
I am trying my best to follow jinis protocol by taking 10 drops of wild oregano oil 3 times a day and having the healthy trinity probiotics before bed once- however I am not really seeing that much improvement after a week – my bowel movements have been loose so I tried to add L glutamine into my diet and know I’m finding it quite hard to manage taking all these supplements due to the fact it states in LTYG you only have these supplements on an empty stomach 2 hours after food – my first question is how should I be taking these supplements – as in what order ? At the moment I take oregano when I wake up 2 hours after breakfast then 2 hours after lunch – then I take l glutamine 2 hours after I eat a snack then again – two hours after that again then before bed take the probiotics . Is there anyway I could be more efficient ?
Hi Dave. Thanks for reaching out! Most people will take WOO first thing when they wake up on an empty stomach. Then they will eat breakfast or drink a shake, and supplement with probiotics right before they go to bed.
Here are some tips to help you figure out your supplement schedule: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/confusing-supplement-schedule/
So just to confirm it’s okay to take L glutamine WOO together on an empty stomach – from the reading ive done WOO kills all bacteria in the gut so wouldn’t this make any supplements I take immediately before or after ineffective
Hi Dave. WOO kills all bacteria, yes, but the worry is that you do not want the WOO to kill the good bacteria you are implanting when supplementing with probiotics – which is why WOO needs to be taken at least 2 hours away from probiotics.
You can take WOO first thing when you wake on an empty stomach, then take L-Glutamine 20 minutes before eating lunch. Then probiotics before bed.
Well I am taking WOO 3 times per day so I would take WOO after lunch – so therefore if I took L glutamine at lunch would I have to wait another 2 hours to take the second dose of WOO
Ah – in that case you can take them at the same time. WOO will not affect the L-Glutamine – only probiotics.
Also to add to my last question – I have chronic Foliculitis it goes away when I have antibiotics like metronidazole will the wild oregano help clear it up – I have foliciltis on the scalp and have been applying oregano oil topically but I have not seen many results from it after 4 days —( I am using joy of the motions oregano oil )
Hi Dave. Have you been diluting the WOO with anything when applying topically, or are you applying it straight? 4 days is still very early, so I’d be curious to see how you are feeling after 1-2 weeks.
Hi –
I have used it straight from the bottle i don’t mind the stinging sensation- on the bottle joy of the mountains I believe it says it’s already pre diluted 3:1 with olive oil – I didn’t think I needed to dilute it further – what would you reccomend
Hi Dave – no need to dilute. Some people can’t tolerate the stinging, so they dilute it further, but if it doesn’t bother you than it’s all good!
Hi Dave, I stumbled upon your question. I am also suffering with chronic folliculitis. I have had some problems with infected hair follicles throughout my life but always one at a time. At this point it has been chronic and severe infection from time to time which requires incision and drainage of abscess. I have been following the WOO protocol and am on the second phase. WOO 5 drops daily and probiotics before bed. I am feeling better as far as my gut related issues. I have found in the past diet would cause flares for me. In particular fatty foods such as Ice Cream, Chocolate and even peanut butter! I am just wondering if you are taking fish oil and Udo’s oil??? I have been taking these supplements for several months. I just thought about this last night…Could the good fats also be contributing to the folliculitis? My diet has been extremely healthy for months! I am stopping all oil supplements for now to see if it clears at all. I have also been using almond flour a whole lot for healthy treats and just found some info., that although they are healthy they also have a high amount of omega 6 fatty acids. I am also applying oregano oil to infected areas but only been doing so for about 5 days. It did seem to help with discomfort after burning sensation stopped. I did not dilute the WOO and am using the North American Herb and Spice brand. I am ingestion the Joy of the Mountain because it is not as hot or spicy. Interesting that Metronidazole helps clear your folliculitis. Could it be a chronic internal infection for us? Maybe it is all part of a healing process with the flares? I have been to several doctors with no help! I am doing process of elimination! Tried so many things peroxide after showers, alcohol, Emuaid, exfoliants etc. I completely understand your frustration and am writing all this to hopefully help you if not even myself! I am also at the age of hormonal imbalance that is also something I am in the process of checking. I hope this helps! Would love to hear from you on what supplements you are taking especially on the Oils!
Hi lucie – good to hear from someone in a similar position to myself / I was admitted to hospital around 12 months ago and I was really weak and was in a lot of pain due to a perianal abscess I had – this is my first an only one – before that I went through a journey of ignoring my Symptoms for 5 years which were mainly diarrhea – I am only 22 and I was a naive teenager ignoring symptoms because of problems in my personal life – this abscess and the pain etc I have to go through made me do a lot of trail and error – when I was hospital I was eating Minimal foods but I wasn’t on any food restrictions and I noticed after I had an iron foods my stools were formed for 3 months straight and during this time I was on metronidazole aswell – after coming off metronidazole my systems returned ( flare up symptoms ) and I was prescribed with metronidazole once again and my Smyptoms dissapeared. But they came back again but instead of doing the anti biotic protocol I’ve decided to follow jinis protocol with the wild oregano and the probiotics – I am doing phase 1 where I am taking WOO 3-5 time’s a day and taking L glutamine to try and reduce Diarrhea and then taking probiotics before bed I am only a week and a half into it I am still having small bouts of Diarrhea but I feel slightly better I’m gonna stick with it a bit more – but in relation to ur question about the folicultis I had really bad follicitis before I was admitted to hospital – they gave me antibiotics via IV drop and metronidazole and all my folicultis cleared within an hour and I was astonished – I firmly believe because of this my foliciultis is caused by bad gut flora but this only based of my experience – if the WOO does what it says and is as strong as it says I’m hoping it does the same job for my perianal disease , IBD and folicultis
Sorry for any spelling errors
Also I haven’t been taking any Oils when I was a child my mom used to give my UDos oil with my absorb plus shakes but I haven’t tried it this time
Dave, Stick to the remedies in Jini’s book “Listen to Your Gut”. She has helped me tremendously! Just remember never give up on the healing process. Diet helps a great deal. I wish you all the best on your healing journey 🙂
Hi just another question I have perianal disease with a fistula being drained by a seton and I have a dormant fistula next to it which isn’t being drained- near my seton I have noticed a lump in my skin and it hard and tender I feel this is another fistula I was hoping taking WOO orally would do the trick – as I was hesitant to syringe it up my seton hole – however I feel that I have to now – I was in a lot of pain when I had the seton placed etc – can someone give me some advice on how to go about applying the WOO in the drainage hole – I am very scared but feel if i don’t do anything now I will be back in hospital soon
Hi Dave – this page should help: https://listentoyourgut.com/fistula-anal/
There you will find instructions for Jini’s Wild Oregano Syringing Protocol.
Also wondering if anyone has ever used imfliximab – that is the alternative drug my doctor wants me to use instead of trying jinis protocols etc
Hi Jini
I followed your remedy with oregano oil and probiotics on the elemental diet in the past,
I would like to start oregano oil and probiotics again,
Could i do it while breastfeeding, and if yes, how do I go about it?
thank you so much for all your help!
Hi Shoshana – here are two blog posts Jini has written on recommended supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women:
I’m pregnant and have IBS/IBD… What is safe for me to take?: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/im-pregnant-and-have-ibsibd-what-is-safe-for-me-to-take/
Jini’s Tips for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Moms: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/tips-for-pregnant-or-breastfeeding-moms/
While we cannot give any advice on wild oregano and breast-feeding, Jini did give high-dose wild oregano to a cat who had just given birth and was dying from a gut infection. She completely rebounded, and the kittens were healthy. The vet was amazed because they were the first batch of kittens he’d ever seen in his life with no ear and mouth infections! Jini surmises that was due to the wild oregano in the mother’s breast milk, however that is one anecdotal story – so it is best to get guidance from your naturopathic or herbalist doctor.
Hi! I began studying “listen to your gut” 3 weeks ago began following the reduce diarrhea diet immediately, so it’s been 3 weeks now. I started taking probiotics (Natren brand) 2 weeks ago (I’m due to add the third today).Yesterday I started taking one dose of Psyllium husk daily.
The protocols in the book are very helpful. The diet is helping a little but I need to address the possible bacteria overgrowth.
Today I introduced wild oregano. My question is this: Both psyllium husk and oregano oil need to be ingested on an empty stomach. How soon after taking the oregano can I take the psyllium husk?
Hello Rebecca!
Congrats on your protocols! Looks like you are doing great!
Normally binders need to be separated from any food, meds, anti-pathogens, (WOO), or probiotics for 90 minutes. This allows it to absorb and sweep everything out, without interfering with other products. So I would recommend this! If you want more information check out this blog on binders: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/the-benefits-of-binders/
Happy Healing!
– Linsy
Thank you for the response. This is the problem I’m having. Probiotics, Psyllium husk, and Oregano oil are all to be taken on an empty stomach. There aren’t enough hours in the day to fit in all of the doses of all of these things, not to take them together, AND also eat. I can’t seem to figure it out. A little help would be greatly appreciated.
Hello!
Yes, I can understand the struggle. It feels like not enough hours in the day! Here are some blog posts that Jini has written – and one I wrote – with some sample supplement schedules you can follow:
Before & After Examples of Supplement Schedules: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/before-after-examples-of-supplement-schedules/
Confusing Supplement Schedule – HELP!: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/confusing-supplement-schedule/
Confusing Supplement Schedule – 4 Simplifying Tips: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/confusing-supplement-schedule-4-simplifying-tips/
I did probiotics right upon waking, ate, then right before lunch, I did WOO. Then I repeated for the evening session. Others have done the opposite – WOO first upon waking, then probiotics 20 minutes before a meal.
It’s recommended that binders be taken at least 90 minutes away from any meds, probiotics, and antipathogens. In my case, however, I would get SO SICK after taking an anti-pathogen that I would have to drink a BCPH shake 20 minutes afterward: https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/the-benefits-of-binders/
I bent the rules to what worked best for my body because of the severity of my HERX. It’s important to listen to your gut!
You can use the above posts as guidelines to find what works best for your body. You may have to play around with it a bit – there’s always a bit of guess and check when implementing new natural healing methods. 🙂
I hope this helps!
– Linsy
That’s very helpful! I can pull a schedule together for myself with these resources, thank you!! Even without taking things at ideal times, after 1 day of adding WOO and 2 days of psyllium husk, I see a notable difference!! (That’s in addition to my natren probiotics). Listen to your gut IS the key! I’m listening- learning to- thank you!
How very wonderful! I am so happy for you! Keep up the great work!
-Linsy