A cold sore hurts, looks disgusting, and untreated, takes forever to heal – at least, mine do! Yuck!
But now I’ve successfully treated and healed several of my own herpes cold sores – a relatively simple 2-step process if you jump on it immediately in the earliest stages.
I’ll tell you how!
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and once contracted can lie dormant in nerve cells for years.
Cold sore triggers include being run down, increased stress, menstrual cycle, overexposure to sun and even certain foods. There is no cure for a cold sore. If you’ve had one, chances are you’ll get one again.
I was out of Abreva but that was fine because it’s expensive and doesn’t work like advertised.
I remembered we’ve had great success containing a viral cold or flu using 6-10 drops of Oregano oil orally in capsules (2-3 x/day for several days), so my mind kept coming back to oil of Oregano as the basis of treating a cold sore.
Oregano essential oil is a powerful anti-viral, so I used Oreganol P73 (which I keep in my no-side-effect medicine chest).
Also Use This for Cold Sores…
Oregano oil is NOT ALL I use! Without amino acid L-lysine, it is NOT successful! I swamp my body with it! Lysine halts viral replication. (Another source)
In its early stage, the virus is still gaining strength and more easily halted; once further along, not so much.
This resulted in the cold sore drying up within the first 18 hours! In other words, the cold sore stopped puffing up became less red and hot. Additionally, I wanted to kill the virus that hides along the nerve tracts, not just on the surface.
What I Did To Stop My Cold Sore
• I start immediately!
• I pop 3 -4 Super Lysine tablets by Quantum Health every 3-4 hours for 2 days! (On the every 3 hours schedule, that is 18 – 24 Lysine tablets during waking hours from 8a through 11P).
• Then 2 lysine/day for 4 more days to make sure the virus is halted. I keep them on hand.
• I daub 2 drops of Oreganol P73 on the bump and surrounding area every 4 hours with a q-tip for the first day and into the second day.
• In addition to topical use (and to decrease future re-occurrence): I take 4 or 5 drops of the oil internally (in an empty capsule), 4 times a day with lots of water, for a 7 days. I can’t over-emphasize that attacking the virus both internally and externally is important.
• If I’m really run down, I load up on Vitamin C (1,000 mg/ every hour or two when awake).
• I get extra sleep.
Update, update! I found a homeopathic herpetic nosode that you can use for prevention (1 dose/once a month) which I now have on hand – and it stops canker sores IN the mouth, as well. Just look at the ingredients: Herpes simplex type 1 and 2 30X, 60X, 100X – Herpes type 6 30X, 60X, 100X – Herpes type 7 30X, 60X, 100X – Herpes type 8 30X, 60X, 100X – Herpes zoster 30X, 60X, 100X. This company is amazing… I now have the shingles nosode for shingles.
Super Accelerated Healing
On the second day the cold sore was less puffy, the blisters didn’t appear. I had already taken 4 capsules of Oreganol P73 and the Super Lysine (as above) at this point. There was a small scab, and the usual pain or swelling deep in the tissue was absent. Usually it is double or triple in size the second day – that is because the virus is breaking down the deeper tissue and forming multiple blisters which will eventually rise to the surface, burst open, and seep.
I will stay with this approach because I am more interested in removing the underlying cause of herpes simplex, if possible, and strengthening my overall immune system.
Note: Do not use oil of oregano internally while pregnant or nursing.
About Oil Of Oregano
Oil of oregano is highly antiseptic; it has the ability to destroy: bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungus and more. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used oil of oregano to treat his patients. As an antifungal it is extremely effective, just like raw crushed garlic.
Antibiotic drug resistance does not develop against naturally-occurring antibiotics such as garlic and oil of oregano. But oil of oregano is not to be confused with common oregano in the kitchen spice cupboard, which is usually species Oregano marjoram, rather than true oregano.
Besides a cold sore, what else can oil of oregano treat?
• Respiratory infections – just one method is to put a few drops of oregano oil in a pot of steaming water and then deeply inhale the steam.
• Sinus infections – as above
• Fungal infections and candida
• Bee stings, insect bites and venomous bites – topical use brings immediate relief
• Pain killer — nearly as powerful as morphine
• Gum disease – Dilute the oil (mix a drop with a 1/2 tsp. of a carrier oil such as coconut oil), and place it under your tongue. Hold it there for a few minutes, and then rinse it out. Repeat this at least four times a day.
• Sore throat and canker sores -add a few drops to water and gargle and hold at first sign
• Thrush (white coating in the mouth, which is candida) -gargle and hold, then spit it out
• Acne – topical in a carrier oil but avoid going near the eyes!
• Warts
Clean Your Home, Too
I also encourage using the antiseptic powers of this herbal oil to clean your home. Here’s one way: combine four drops of oregano essential oil with 10 drops of lemon essential oil and a quarter-cup of white vinegar, and then add to a spray bottle of water or small bucket. Use this mixture to wipe and clean surfaces.
Wild oregano (O. vulgare and O. syriacum) grows wild in the mountains of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Israel and is thought to be the biblical Hyssop, referred to by the writer King David of old, who stated:
“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow” ~Psalm 51:7
****For the Full Spike Protein Protocol to protect from transmission from the “V” and to help those who took the “V”, go here.
***If you found value in this writing, please share it, discuss it, and subscribe to my FREE newsletter. Independent, ad-free work like this spreads because of readers like you.
Also, please consider supporting my work by using my Amazon affiliate link when purchasing from there.
Censorship is real, so my Pinterest account was suspended; thankfully, a big part of my main board is still alive through this link!
You can also find me on Facebook, Gab, MeWe, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Medical Disclaimer: I am no longer a practicing medical professional, and I am not doctor. I am a mother. I do seek scientific confirmation of the safety and effectiveness of the herbs and remedies I use. Using remedies is a personal decision. Nothing I say on this blog is intended to treat or prevent disease. Consult your own doctor.
©2026 Deep Roots at Home • All Rights Reserved
Melissa M
I have the same bottle of Oreganol that you do! I had a mild/moderate case of cellulitis in my lower leg late last year. After 2 rounds of conventional antibiotics (Bactrim DS–7 days & then 14 days) my leg was still not completely healed. I did not have an open wound, the infection was cellular only. I ran across information that Oreganol could help, along with a compression sock. So, after taking 3 drops several times a day and applying compression, it healed up and I have not had anymore flare ups.
I then had an UTI (not related to above) that I tried Oreganol & Cranberry capsules for. It would temporarily relieve the pain but did not feel like it was healing after 4 days. So I did get Bactrim DS again from the doctor, which THANKFULLY worked quickly!
Jacqueline
That is great, Melissa! Cellulitis is really quite difficult to resolve and it does not surprise me that it worked. I have used uva ursi herb in the past for UTIs along with oreganol and cranactin. Oreganol doesn’t target the urinary tract like uva ursi, but it may have strengthened your whole system allowing the Bactrim to finish off the UTI w/o problem! So interesting!
Blessings!
Jedidja
Thanks! I don’t know we have that medicine in Netherland.
Jacqueline
Jedidja, I am pretty sure you do, but it may be called by another name. It is available worldwide online, but maybe not in local stores. Miss you, friend 🙂
Jill@JillsHomeRemedies
I just wrote about cold sores last week! I love reading what others use!
Jacqueline
Thank you for the comment, Jill! I’ll come over for a visit and see what you do!
Sandie
For urinary tract infections, D-Mannose works well. It is not an antibiotic, but instead turns the surface of the tract into the equivalent of Teflon. The bugs are unable to attach, and just get washed away by the urine. It has been successful in chronic, recurrent infections where antibiotics have failed.
Jay @CraftySpices
How very interesting, while we use Oregano oil to treat different types of colds and other things. I did not know that it could be used for so many other things, very good to know.
Thank you very much for sharing!
Jacqueline
You are welcome, Jay! Love your site, friend 🙂
Erin
Herpes 1 is a big issue in our house. When our son was two he had a bad reaction to an outbreak and ended up in the hospital. He was on a morphene drip for the intense pain as he lost skin all over his body. Needless to say, he cannot have an outbreak again.
He is also allergic to oregano so I no longer use that oil much. I have used lemon and ravensara and they both work really well. Apply either one neat at the first tiny tingle and haven’t had an outbreak in two years. It is such a blessing that God has given us healing oils!
Erin
Forgot to add that lemon balm is also anti-herpetic and drinking tea made from it will help fight cold sores.
Jacqueline
Thanks for that tip, Erin! I have lemon balm on hand. We use it for migraine tincture: https://deeprootsathome.com/discover-no-side-effect-migraine-remedy/
Jacqueline
Oh, my goodness, Erin! Oh, my heart breaks to think of the pain he must have undergone and the fear you must have experienced. So, so thankful you now know how to treat it for him! Yes, the Lord has abundantly blessed us all with so many good gifts 🙂
God bless you and your family, dear one!
Jessica
Hi there! I recently found your blog and as a mother of 3 young children, blogs like yours are such an encouragement! I find that my greatest earthly resource are older mothers who’ve gone before me!
Anyway, that being said, oregano oil also works wonders for skin tags! I had 4 fairly small skin tags on my neck and I applied oregano oil once or twice daily and by day 3, they were coming off! The oil does burn when you apply it, but I put some lavender oil on first and then the oregano, and it helped take the edge off. 🙂
Jacqueline
That is great to know as I have a small one developing and dislike it very much! Jessica, I will do it just as you described!!! Thank you!
Rachel Kleiber
I’m hoping the oreganol topically on the cold sore will help as I cannot take it internally I’ve had tests and have such little gut bacteria.
dana
Thank you for such an informative post — I will try that next time! I was wondering if the Oil of Oregano would work for carbuncles and boils? My son has been plagued with these for several months and nothing seems to be working. He is in his early 20’s and away from home for the first time — so his diet has been not the best. He went to the doctor at school and was given an antibiotic but it didn’t do a thing. He is currently putting Tea Tree oil on topically. Since he is home for the summer I’m trying to get him healthy again. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Dana
Jacqueline
Dana, boils and carbuncles are a sign of toxicity in general, but good hygiene and good diet is also a big part of it. The skin ios the first pathway of detoxification.
Yes, oil of oregano will help to kill the infection there, especially topically with a small pad to keep the oil concentrated on the infected area, but also internally in capsules. Oregano oil is only for use internally (5-6 drops, 3 times/day), but for no more than 2 weeks at a time as it is a true antibiotic though it doesn’t cause bacteria to become resistant. A good first step, but stop at 2 weeks. You can repeat in 4 months.
After the first 2 weeks, I would go next to Thieves blend https://deeprootsathome.com/my-version-of-four-thieves-oil-blend/ It can be used for a much longer time…he can drink (or put in a capsule) 5 drops in water 3 times/day and it should help tremendously to clean him up internally. To help rid his liver of stored toxins, he should have a big glass of lemon added to water the first thing in the morning. He should be having stools AT LEAST once a day, preferably twice or three times per day. Constipation is very toxifying as our bodies re-absorb all the toxin the body normally tries to rid itself of if not expelled regularly…
I’m praying for you both. You are a good mama to be concerned. Blessings!
Em
Hi! My little baby 9month old has what seems to be a massive outbreak of cold sores which seem to also have gotten infected. As a mama who doesn’t even let baby play with toys that others have played with or to crawl in public places – only at home – it’s hard to see and just so very devastating. Her agony is evident and she’s not eating much which adds to my turmoil.
I wanted to ask if you know of anything that I can give such a small baby that is safe – which oils or treatments would you recommend? Partner is pushing to give her antibiotics but I’m extremely hesitant. It is spreading though and she seems to get a few news ones every single day, so I’m desperate to find something that will work before I come to option “Z” and resort to horrible antibiotics.
Please let me know soon what you think! 🙂
Emm
Jacqueline
Herpes is a virus, so antibiotics will do no good for that, but there are a good many things available to you in essential oils that are safe in babies to help the infection that may have taken opportunity: https://deeprootsathome.com/safe-essential-oils-for-children-babies/ I would go immediately to *lavender* diluted in coconut or olive oil and use it liberally, but keep away from the eyes.. You must dilute it: https://deeprootsathome.com/what-does-it-mean-to-apply-essential-oils-neat/
Also, I am thinking of breast milk or RAW honey applied to the infection which will give antibodies from you to help her fight it. If you are nursing, you are giving her natural antibiotics which will not cause an allergic rxn. or cause her to become antibiotic resistant. Raw honey IS an antibiotic with NO SIDE EFFECTS~ your health food store should have it on hand…make sure it is truly raw. It may be messy as she wants to rub, but it will fight infection and also help prevent scarring.
As a mother, I prayed over my children from before they were born. We have a Lord who hears the cries of mothers and fathers and loves to answer when we place our trust in Him. Isaiah 40:11 tells us:
“He will feed His flock like a shepherd;
He will gather the lambs with His arm,
And carry them in His bosom,
And gently lead those who are with young.” Surely He will lead you, too, when you ask in faith.
Remember that herpes resolves on its own after 9-10 days and it may not be infected…it just looks horrible! It could also be something besides herpes and since I am not a doctor, consult a doctor you trust if it goes on too much longer.
I am praying for you all now!
Penny
I absolutely NEVER post comments on websites (just lurk them), but I stumbled upon this page when I was desperate the other night due to a blossoming disgusting cold sore. My hands down top treatment is LASER from the dentist, which has amazing success. But this time I wasn’t able to get into my dentist (*rushes to google*).
I tried this Oil of Oregano technique.. I have had OOO in my house forever, and I never thought to use it for cold sores.. well let me tell you.. AMAZING! Taken both internally and externally, it worked wonders. On the second day I mixed the OOO with raw honey just to get some extra moisture on the scab. Im honestly shocked at how well this worked. Thank you so much for this page! If only more people were less embarrassed to talk about this issue 🙂
Jacqueline
Yay, Penny!!! I am so glad…the response to this post has been flat, so I thought maybe it wasn’t a big problem for folks anymore! LOL It sure works for me, too 😀
PS It was sure a weird feeling putting the pics of my lip up there 😉
Blessings!
DJ
Hi,
First, thanks for your informative post. This is also my first time to ever comment on a post like this. I’ve been suffering from persistent cold sores for 6 months and I’m really trying to beat this thing. For the first few months I tried taking Lysine and using Puremedy cold sore ointment which seemed to help a little but it wasn’t enough. They just kept coming back. Over and over. About a month ago, I finally broke down and went to a dermatologist who put me on a suppressive therapy dose of acyclovir,which Ive been taking for about 3 weeks and hasn’t helped one bit. 🙁 Although, in my desperate searches on the internet I came across the healing properties of Oil of Oregano and immediately went and got some oreganol p73. I’ve been doing a couple drops under my tongue twice a day and it seems to be helping. I’m going to start to increase the amount and frequency slowly. I haven’t used it topically yet but I plan to do that as well. Do you put anything else on topically before or after the OOO? Also, what kind of Vitamin C supplement do you take? I want to start that too but I recently read that 90% of ascorbic acid in vitamin supplements is derived from GMO corn and is actually pretty bad for you.. Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.
Jacqueline
Hi, DJ,
I usually add a smear of coconut oil onto the lip before using the OoO. I think it is less harsh to tissue being with an extra carrier even though it is already in olive oil. I am so glad the OoO is helping 🙂
I have been thinking so much about the vitamin C issue, too. I switched from ascorbic acid recently and have gone to Pure Radiance C which is a whole food and not processed, non-GMO, too. I provide a link so you can see it: http://amzn.to/1PDlGsa There is also a powdered form http://amzn.to/1SMprSK that is excellent for periodontal problems (hold it in mouth for a minute) b/c of all the available anti-oxidants.
I hope that helps you, friend!
Ann
I’d like to subscribe to your website. I’m a Holistic counselor & need to pick up different health remedies.
Thank you.
Jacqueline
Ann,
Sorry I’ve been away from the computer for 4 days 🙂 You can subscribe by going to the colored social media buttons in the right sidebar and using the brown RSS Feed button all the way to the right. It will direct you when you click through it. I hope that helps! 🙂
Nate
I’ve been having cold sores on and off for the past 8 months and it’s really getting old. What is the cheapest best way to get rid of them? I have one right now I tried abreva and it didn’t really do anything.
Jacqueline
Nate, the post should tell you…it will answer your question! 🙂 Also, treat the underlying cause, not just the symptoms. Stress, lack of deep and quantity sleep, Sugar (too much carbs), lifestyle issues can all be addresses, but take self-control and persistence! I am praying for you to have wisdom to address this.
June
Hi,
I would like to know if Oil of Oregano is also effective for genital sores caused by genital herpes? If not, is there other ways to help/cure this? I am sorry if this might sounded a little bit off.
Thank you and Regards!
Jacqueline
No, June, it is a legitimate question. Yes, it would work well as the virus is responsive to oil of oregano. Problem may be that OOO may burn the tender tissue, so there is another way to avoid using it on that area. Follow this regimen:
First: You must take several drops of this oil in water, usually 6-8oz of liquid. You need to do this twice per day. The less liquid, the stronger the solution will taste. The less liquid, the stronger it will be. You must use at least 4oz of liquid, or,it may have more of a slight burning sensation on your lips. Applying some virgin coconut oil can relieve that sensation.
Next: You need to rub the oregano oil diluted with some virgin coconut oil on the bottom portion of the spine. Cover about 2 to 4 inches starting from the very bottom part of the spine right near the top of the buttocks. Try not to over-dilute the oregano oil or it will not work. A slight tingling sensation may be felt; this means it is diluted properly. Normally, just a small amount of coconut oil will be needed with around 3 drops of oregano oil. It should never burn the skin, only tingle a slight amount. Since the virus lives in the lower part of the spine this is a very significant part of the process that should be made. This should be done once in the morning and once at night for best results. This may need to be made for many months to ensure best results. If an outbreak occurs, which can happen when the body is fighting back this is especially necessary to do.
Finally: You need to dilute 2 or 3 drops of the pure oregano oil with the gold label virgin coconut oil and hold this under your tongue for at least 10 minutes. Be careful to make sure you dilute this enough, so it has only a slight tingling feeling; otherwise you might temporarily burn the bottom of your mouth. This should be performed at least once per day. If an outbreak has occurred, this should be done several times per day. If that happens, just use plain coconut oil (no oregano oil for this) should fix this problem by holding the oil under your tongue for several minutes. Repeating this step by holding the coconut oil under your tongue several more times may be necessary.
I hope this helps you!! It has worked for many others.
Blessings!
Jennifer
June – I am not a doctor or medical professional, but I would like to share my experience with you as well. I place half a cotton ball in melted coconut oil and then place 2-3 drops oregano on the cotton ball. I wipe the entire affected area down with the cotton ball 2 times a day (sometimes 3 if it’s itchy or painful). It does not burn or irritate and usually by day two the entire sore is gone and the site is clear. I have been using this method for about 2 years and I have found that it has greatly reduced outbreaks and the duration of any outbreaks I do get are very short. Good luck!!!
Jacqueline
Jennifer, that is awesome!!! I can see it working in two days totally! Thank you 😀 I hope others see this, too!
Blessings, friend!
Jennifer
I have been plagued with cold sores my whole life! Almost anything causes them for me. When I discovered oil of oregano I thought that it was a miracle from above!! Seriously!! It has even stopped my HSV-2 at first tingle. Now a problem that used to last weeks is gone in 2 days or less!! Often times a blister won’t even form. It’s The Best!!
Jacqueline
Thank You for your testimonial!! I hope this works as well for others and it does us! 🙂
Cathy Lawdanski
This is great info. I did not know that oregano could be used for this. I use prescription Denavir which is expensive and doesn’t work that well. Will try as you suggested. I’ve gotten these sores for 40 years. They are painful, ugly and come at the most inopportune time!
Jacqueline
Yes, they do come at inopportune times for me, too, Cathy! When I’m under stress or a deadline or a special get together when I want to look my best :-/ I hope it makes a big difference for you, too! Blessings!
Janice Wald
Hi Jacqueline,
I use Blistex.
Thanks for coming to the Blogger’s Pit Stop Linky Party last week.
Janice, Pit Stop Crew
Jacqueline
Thank you, Janice!
Blistex has never worked for me, but some people say it helps in 7-8 days.
Stacy
I will try this. I have the essential oil. I use a supplement called Super Lysine Plus that helps too.
ella rockwell
I know that this has already been said in the comments on this website but I just wanted to give another recommendation for the “CFF” help guide found at http://homeofnaturalremedy.wixsite.com/naturalremedy
for anyone who suffers with herpes (cold sores).
They not only tell you how to get rid of your cold sore in less than 24 hours but they give you steps on the prevention because my cold sores have not returned in the 6 months of following the steps they said. I don’t want to tempt fate by saying I am completely cured of my cold sores but things have got a lot better for right now and fingers crossed it stays like this forever. Well worth it!!
Rachel Kleiber
Do you need to use that extra strength oreganol? I have the regular one. Gosh that one seems to burn enough full strength on my face. I’m trying to come up with a plan for the next time I feel the tingle of a cold sore. I just now put the regular oreganol on my yucky cold sore to try to heal it faster. At the first sign I used Abreva and lemon balm tincture every hour but nope this time it just did not help. What a bummer. And I even took a thousand mg of Lysine that morning. So my question is what would be best when I feel the tingle again which will probably be in about 4 months should I have the extra strength on hand or is this regular one okay? And I know get it on right when you feel the tingle. I guess I’m going to have to take way more lysine but I just didn’t want to throw my body off balance or something. I’m wondering if I should have put an ice cube on it off and on all day long as well before it popped out. I just don’t want this happening again this has plagued me since childhood and I am 50 years old. Thank you for your help.
Jacqueline
Hi, Rachel! ES oregano -P73 is all I have! And using higher dose lysine has been key. I have a different rout to clean up your herpes (that I have used to completely STOP outbreaks completely) and it has been so freeing!
~Jacqueline
Rachel Kleiber
Also I’ll say this. The way everyone goes on and on and on about how potent of an antiviral good oregano oil is like oreganol I cannot believe you even need to take all that lysine I mean that is an awful lot.
Rachel Kleiber
I just looked for the link that Ella Rockwell posted on the home for natural remedies. They took it down that’s a bummer I was interested in what she had to say. I see she posted that in 2016 though.
Laurie Fast
Why not just use L-lysine as a preventative? I take 2000mg of L-lysine daily, and since I started taking it 5 years ago, I have only had 2 cold sores and they were much smaller and lasted just a few days rather than the regular 10 or so. L-lysine is just a B vitamin and is not that expensive. It has been a miracle preventative for me.
Jacqueline
Laurie, I have wondered that myself! It is surely and option for all of us.
I started TRS (as a detox for advanced Lyme) exact;y 1 year ago (July 19) and it has not only allowed us to test clear of all Lyme’s co-infections, but I haven’t had but 1 tiny cold sore that never came to anything – like 18 hours and gone – and I was under massive stress at that time.
Basically, I have learned that TRS removes all + charged toxins and metals which are FOOD for bacteria, viruses and fungi, and once that the detox is far enough along, nothing can get a foothold to grow. I still have Lysine on hand, but do not have to take it preventatively. https://deeprootsathome.com/heavy-metals-need-to-go-they-are-food-for-viruses-bacteria-fungi/
I do coaching with every order through my link: https://inspiredhealthtrs.cosevatrs.com/
Serge
A simple and immediate solution to cold sores for less than $1 is vinegar. Just grab a q-tip, dip it into vinegar, and place on the cold sore for 45 seconds two times a day. It’ll be gone the next morning! Guaranteed!!! I stopped wasting money years ago and it works every time.
Try before responding and then challenge my remedy.
Jacqueline
Serge, thank you for sharing this here! I appreciate it! I don’t have cold sores anymore, but I will recommend it next time someone close to me gets one!
~Jacque
Sandy
It’s also important to consider what you eat. Trying to eat a really healthy diet can unfortunately lead to ingesting an abundance of arginine (the cold sore instigator) and not enough lysine (the cold sore slayer). For example, nuts, seeds, nut milks, coconut, and dark chocolate are LOADED with arginine, but very little lysine. The best food sources for a high lysine to arginine ratio, on the other hand, are meat and dairy. Anyone who gets cold sores a lot should check out the lysine to arginine ratios of the food they eat (easy to find on the web).
Jacqueline
Sandy, that is a good point I have never given much thought! Thank you! I always have a lot of Lysine on hand!
Blessings,
Jacque
Sandy
Thank you Jacque. I forgot to mention that your tip to apply Oregano oil does seem to work really well! Blessings to you!
Abby
I took dried oregano from my local market and covered it in EVOO for 4 weeks. Then I strained the oregano out. Is that the same as what you are using?
Jacqueline
Hi, Abby,
I do not think they are the same. The P73 oregano oil is very hot. In the Amazon reviews the questio is asked about strength. The answer is: “The Super Strength is the equivalent of 3 times the Regular Strength. Super Strength is produced with our higher carvacrol oregano oil and is a higher ratio of oregano oil to olive oil.” And “Preganol P73 is edible, and highly concentrated from specially grown and harvested wild oregano.” It is very high in carvacrol not found in other oreganos.
I have a link IN the post to the product and you can read all the reviews. We have used it for years and love it!
Sending peace,
Jacque