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Janis (Boston, Mass) on 01/28/2015
5 out of 5 stars

I believe I have the onset of arthritis in my hands, however that is not how I stumbled on to this remedy. One evening I woke up with a terrible throbbing pain in one hip. It would not stop with Ibuprophen, ACV or Tiger Balm. I've been using essential oils a lot in the past year and I also have strong faith so I said a prayer and sifted through my essential oils. I landed on oregano oil, I know it has strong medicinal value because it is a staple in thieves oil that I make. So I put 6 drops with a carrier oil (almond) and rubbed it directly into the area. Later I researched it and sure enough there were many articles on the effectiveness of oregano oil with fibromyalgia, arthritis, bursitis, joint pain. The pain went away rather quickly, 20 minutes. I put another dose before I went to bed and woke up with no pain. Funny thing the hand that I used to put on the ointment had no joint pain. The night before I had excess oil that I rubbed mostly into one hand. The other hand I did have pain in my joints. So this is definitely a keeper in my home remedy journal.
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Replied By Rob (Kentucky) on 04/26/2025

Interesting post Janis. I have been studying Oregano oil used in Veterinary medicine in the 19th century (they called Oil of Origanum). The strength were much stronger in those days. Anywhere between 10% to 25% and combined with other ingredients like turpentine, linseed oil, liniment of soft soap, olive oil.

Well, anyone that follows me here on EC knows I use myself as a guinea pig in new treatments. So I went into the kitchen and whipped up a small batch at 25% to use on my hip pain. And yes the pain was gone in under 20 minutes after applying. The pain stayed away for most of the day. So, I'm going to try applying it 2x/daily and see how far this can go. I'll post updates later.

Also, at 25% it does come with some heat since oregano is a hot oil. Just use caution around sensitive skin when applying.

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Replied By Rob (Kentucky) on 11/25/2025

OREGANO FOR ARTHRITIS.

From the Book: The Cure is in the Cupboard: How to use Oregano for Better Health by Dr. Cass Ingram, p. 46-47.

Arthritis is defined as inflammation of the joints. It may be caused by poor diet and is often aggravated by toxic reactions to specific foods. Infection is another major cause, and prolonged stress may also lead to arthritis.

Nutritional deficiency plays a major role in arthritis. The proper health of the joints is highly dependent upon a steady supply of nourishment in the form of amino acids, minerals, mucopolysaccharides, vitamins, and essential fatty acids. Arthritics are commonly deficient in a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin E, pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K, essential fatty acids, and mucopolysaccharides. Regarding the latter, popular treatments for arthritis include shark cartilage, chondroitin sulfate, and glucosamine sulfate, all of which are rich sources of mucopolysaccharides.

There are several types of arthritis and each has different causes. Infection by various germs, particularly parasites and bacteria, is the most common cause. Regardless of the cause the common thread is that the joints become terribly inflamed. That is why the primary medical treatment for arthritis consists of anti-inflammatory drugs.

Oil of oregano is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and exerts these effects both topically and internally. Plus, it is an anti-pain agent. A study published in Phytotherapie Research determined that oil of wild oregano exhibits morphine-like properties. The crushed herb, in the form of Oregamax, also exhibits anti-inflammatory powers. Furthermore, oregano products are far safer than the arthritis drugs such as aspirin, Motrin, and Indocin. The latter are the number one cause of intestinal bleeding and bleeding ulcers and, thus, are the major cause of sudden death in arthritics. Yet, perhaps the greatest function of the oil in the treatment of arthritis relates to its antiseptic action: oil of oregano destroys both parasites and bacteria.

Treatment Protocol

Rub oil of oregano (diluted) on affected joints in the morning and before bedtime daily until the condition is resolved. For tougher situations use the SuperStrength oil of wild oregano. Take also Oregamax, three capsules twice daily.