(BTW, a friend/colleague of mine took oil of oregano quite a bit as a cold preventive, and ended up with chronic horrendous burping that disturbed everyone around him in the office. He finally stopped using it so much because of our complaints.)

Everything I read so far says Oregano Oil helps. I also spoke with a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and an Acupuncturist. Both Doctors stated it is important to take it only as a reactive and not a preventative. If you take it daily to prevent, it will become less effective over time.

The Doc of Chinese Medicine expressed concern that daily preventative use may create a situation where the tissues could absorb too much thus creating a toxic situation. I performed numerous web searches on Oregano Oil toxicity. I was unable to substantiate nor deny the possibility that one could overdose by using it daily.

I normally take Imitrex Nasal and Fioricet (a narcotic) when I get a migraine.

In the handful of days since I wrote the above post, I had 2 migraines start. Before they got a foot hold, I took 3 drops each time. In both instances, it stopped the migraines. Usually, I take Imitrex at the same point but the migraine still proceeds even with the drugs on board. Wish I had 2 years worth of data behind me to make it conclusive for you.

I suggest you buy a bottle and give it a try. I bought “Oreganol” by NAH&S Co from my local Health Food store.

Best Wishes

I have been suffering from an attack since Saturday the 11th due to the weather. If anyone can confirm that oregano oil works I will definitely try it. Is it something you take only when you sense an attack or do you just take if daily?

Interesting! I suffered migraines my entire life. It was my earliest memory. I am no 48 years old.

I tried a variety of remedies, dealt with allergies to avoid triggers, and even underwent a hysterectomy to lesson the instances and intensity. Surgery helped but didn’t cure them.

Several weeks ago, I began treatment for parasites which calls for 3 drops of Oregano Oil 4 times a day for 9 days, 2 week break, followed by another 9 days of the above.

I noticed that I didn’t experience a migraine at all while I took the Oregano Oil. I thought, “Wow, did the parasites cause the migraines, too?”

After being off Oregano Oil 6 days at the break of parasite treatment, I had another migraine. On the 3rd day of the attack, I decided to try Oregano Oil. The first dose significantly reduced the pain within 20 minutes. Six hours later, I took another dose. Each does improved my condition. After 3 doses 6 hours apart, the migraine was gone.

Is it safe to take Oregano Oil as a migraine preventative? How much should I take? How often? Daily?

Thanks,

Bec

I swallow it fast and follow it with as much water or juice as I can to kill the taste. I wonder if you would get a better result if you swallowed it rather than spitting it out after a few minutes.

Best wishes

Taking the oil is a real trial for me. The first time I dropped some under my tongue and I thought, “oh, that’s not so bad.” Then it hit me. I was running all over the kitchen trying to find something to get it out of my mouth. I put water in my mouth and spit it in the sink. I wadded bread up in my mouth then spit it in the trash. I drank a little milk and that helped a bit. My kids think it’s funny to watch me and keep urging me to take more oregano oil so they can videotape me and send it in to one of those funny video shows.

But within minutes I was feeling better. It’s worth the horrible, burning!

Both of my daughters have tried oregano oil with the same good results. Friends of my children have purchased some to try for their next migraine. We’re spreading the word. It is worth trying.

Thank you for all the research and time you put into this website. You are my go-to guy for migraine information!

Suzie