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I have been using this particular brand of oregano oil pills for many years now and it continues to deliver great results. This is a bit personal, but I figure if it can help another woman in need then that's what's most important: for almost 15 years I suffered from recurring episodes of BV. Doctors could never offer an explanation as to why or what I could do differently to resolve my problems - it was always "here's some new cream/pill/suppository" and that was that. The problem with those prescription drugs is that they don't only kill the BV, they kill everything including healthy bacteria needed for maintaining a healthy balance. So you can imagine that while I was solving my BV problem, I was creating all types of new problems at the same time. It was a vicious cycle and I was miserable for a long time.
I then turned to natural remedies - many of which simply did not work. Eventually I found the only thing that did work were Tea Tree Suppositories - which, while highly effective, are just SO messy.
Then I came across some information about oregano oil for women looking to maintain a healthy reproductive environment, naturally. I started taking Gaia Herbs Oregano Oil pills (2 pills a day every morning) and I kid you not within a couple of days I was completely BV free. It was like some kind of miracle! Over the years I have even tested to make sure this isn't some kind of placebo effect - but every time I stop taking my oregano oil pills, within 1-2 weeks I'll find myself experiencing the same familiar symptoms and I know it's time to resume my oregano regimen.
I will say it sucks a little knowing that I have to take a pill, potentially for the rest of my life, to fix a problem that I wish Western medicine was interested in eradicating. But at the end of the day, the peace of mind and the sheer physical comfort of not having BV is 100% worth it. I have also read Oregano oil is excellent for fighting off colds or other types of infections - so the immunity boosting benefits are a bonus for me. I have also used it topically for minor skin irritations with great success (just be sure to mix with a carrier oil because it's very strong and can burn the skin).
April 2016 · Health and Household · verified purchase