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Had a bad sore throat last night. I took a couple drops of thieves' oil (aka Marseilles Remedy) in 1/8 cup of water in the middle of the night. Within half an hour, I could feel a difference. Anyway, this morning I did the same, I'm still feeling it a little. I'm going to get a swab test for strep because it's been going around. I will only take antibiotics if truly necessary. Any other alternative remedies for mild case of strep you've tried? I understand you are not providing medical advice and this is for information purposes only.
I’ve had stuffy nose and headache a few days. Feel fine it’s just aggravating breathing through your mouth.
Numi has a sore throat tea, it works and tastes good. I prefer Buddha Throat Bliss Blend, works better for me. Downside is unless you live in city with stores that carry these brands you will have to order. I’ve found Buddha tea at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s & Home Goods. Their stock is random so when I find it I get a lot. Ricola cough drops are a great brand and they soothe my throat and cough. Vermont Village has vinegar blends, I like ginger lemon blend. You can order and it’s in some stores. Even my local boondocks grocery has it. I use it more for prevention than treatment. If I get sick I double the dose.
10000% I swear by oil of oregano capsules. Has to be at least 70% carvacrol. I haven’t tried the drops, but hear they are effective too. My young kids both had strep, at different times, and I took oil of oregano capsules about 3x a day as soon as they had symptoms. I never got strep. A complete different time, my kids had the stomach bug, again at different times about 3 weeks apart, and I took the capsules. Never got the bug. And they were literally sleeping in my bed and I was full on cleaning up after them as they didn’t always make it to the toilet (sorry, TMI. Joys of motherhood 😃)
I take the oil of oregano capsules daily as well. I really believe they have prevented me from catching anything . My grand baby has been all in my face giving me snotty kisses and I’ve been fine.
What brand of Oil of Oregano do you like? I’ve been using North American Herb & Spice brand. I bought the oil last year and it’s an awful taste. Even in OJ it’s very bitter and strong. I take the capsules and don’t recommend the oil. I am used to taking bitter herb tinctures and that wasn’t like anything I’ve tried.
I usually go to Whole Foods and get one of the brands they have there. Sometimes I get the actual Whole Foods brand, 365 or another brand called Gaia. This past time I got Nature’s Way. I’ve accidentally broken one of the capsules before and it’s spicy!
I usually take either the Gaia brand or Whole Foods brand of capsules. Never have issues with it being hot. Occasionally I’ll burp and get a strong oregano taste 😂 but not hot. I did accidentally break a capsule once and tried the inside- it is super spicy! I’ve never gotten heartburn from it, but ironically one time I had heartburn from something else and took a oregano capsule and it eased my heartburn 🤷🏼♀️
Thanks I’ll look into it. I don’t take oregano daily only when I’m sick. I started eating carnivore a few months ago and I stopped a lot of supplements and herbs. I’m trying to give this a chance to heal my body before adding them back if necessary. Other than maca for menopause and a few immune vitamins that’s it. I think I’m going to go back to essential oils for immunity. I never got sick when I used an immune blend every time I left the house. Plus I’m tired of taking pills and they are expensive.