Oregano is a hot oil and should never be used on the body undiluted, with few exceptions. Usually it is a 4:1 ratio of carrier oil/oregano. Clove oil is also a hot oil. You can put a few drops of oregano on the feet or back undiluted, but that's it. There is a product called oreganol that is prediluted and has directions to use for children/adults...which is very important...they have a few formulations. Very powerful antibiotic...very useful. Can be taken internally in a capsule...but I would only use that in a homemade formula recommended by a qualified aromatherapist, usually from a reference book. Otherwise oregano capsules can be purchased online. Yeah...hot oils usually burn...at least you won't do that again...

Oregano is a hot oil and should never be used on the body undiluted, with few exceptions. Usually it is a 4:1 ratio of carrier oil/oregano. Clove oil is also a hot oil. You can put a few drops of oregano on the feet or back undiluted, but that's it. There is a product called oreganol that is prediluted and has directions to use for children...which is very important...they have a few formulations. Very powerful antibiotic...very useful. Can be taken internally in a capsule...but I would only use that in a formula recommended by a qualified aromatherapist, usually from a reference book. Yeah...hot oils usually burn...at least you won't do that again...