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Hello. I am brand new to this. 63yo female, w contolled asthma. Going to ID next week for follow up after one of three cultures was positive and confirmed MAC and Bronchiestaisis w/o comp. Is anyone familiar with Oil of Oregano helping with MAC?
Been dealing with the cough and mucous plugs since Sept 23. Just now being officially DX. I have changed shower-heads too ones with filters, clean weekly w/ bleach and drink only filtered water which now i realize the fridge filters arent good. Frustrated and worried about going on the Big 3 as i am susceptible to Yeast infections s when taking them. . And my entire digestive tract feels raw from everything. Thanks for all thr helpful notations
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Hi! I have recently purchased Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil from my local health food store and have been filling gel caps and taking 2 to 3 times a day. I also rub in the sole of my feet. I am on the Big 3 and have been for a year. I started daily dosage today. I am hoping the Oregano Oil helps! I am not good with medicine in general.... Taking high quality pre and probiotics. Best Wishes,
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It has been a while since this question was raised - "Is anyone familiar with Oil of Oregano helping with MAC?" So I thought I would search Google Scholar again.
That answer is still - they have experimented with oregano essential oil, among others , in combination with MAC antibiotics, in the lab on slides. Yes, the oil did seem to make some of the antibiotics more effective at penetrating the biofilm to lower the infection. The conclusion - more research is needed. ( https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/9/1409 )
Here is what we still need to know:
Does it work inside the body? If so, how do you deliver the effective parts of the essential oil to the lungs to penetrate the film?
Does is work to kill the bacteria without antibiotics?
So today's answer is - promising, but not ready for prime time. We lack any evidence that consuming oregano oil or any other essential, will allow needed compounds to reach our lungs and heal the infection. There are strong sensitizing compounds in oregano and other essential oils, so please do not inhale or nebulize them.
One thing we do know that can reduce mycobacteria reproduction is 7% saline solution inhaled via a nebulizer followed by airway clearance to expel mucus. Do you currently do this?