FAQ
Why do you use certified organic wild Mediterranean oregano oil?
We want our product to be the best it can be for our customers and ourselves. This is what motivated us to be the first oregano oil manufacturer to market with 100% certified organic ingredients. Although buying certified organic costs us more, it guarantees a safe and effective product, free of man-made chemicals. The wildcrafted Mediterranean oregano is considered the most valuable therapeutic oregano herb available. We think the results speak for themselves.
Do you guarantee your oil of oregano?
Yes. We offer a satisfaction or money-back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, just return your bottle of oil of oregano to us within 30 days, and we will refund the full purchase price to you.
Many wild claims are made for all kinds of products. Why should I believe that your product works?
Don’t take our word for it! In Dr. Cass Ingram’s book The Cure is in the Cupboard, which is an in-depth study of the multiple uses of oil of oregano, many research references are given that will substantiate any of the material written on this website concerning the proven effects of oregano oil. We offer a full money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with our Oil of Oregano.
Should I drink lots of water when taking oil of oregano?
Yes. Water helps flush toxins left from dead pathogens from the body. It is important to drink pure spring water throughout the day when taking oregano oil. This is especially true when disease is present. If headaches, fatigue, or flu-like symptoms occur after taking oregano oil, this is a signal that the oil is doing its job. Should symptoms occur, stop taking the oil and drink lots of water. By drinking water, you flush these poisons out of your body. Resume taking the oil once symptoms have stopped.
Is oil of oregano safe for children?
For infants and children up to the age of seven, external use only is mandated. Dilute one drop in a teaspoon or less of olive or coconut oil and massage into the soles of the feet. The oregano oil may also be inhaled straight from the bottle or by placing a drop on a tissue or cloth. For older children, the oil may be taken internally. It is advised to use only one drop and dilute it with olive oil, juice, or a teaspoon of honey to reduce the heat sensation, which may be too strong for a child. Preventative measures against disease are very effective in keeping your children healthy. Dirty fingernails harbour all kinds of nasty pathogens. Keep your child’s fingernails short and frequently wash their hands and nails with a drop or two of oil of oregano and soap. Liquid soap is easy to mix the oregano oil into.
Can I take too much oil of oregano?
Yes! Essential oils are composed of highly concentrated, naturally occurring chemicals. Even herbs and natural forms of many plants are only beneficial in small quantities. This is true of oil of oregano. Please do not exceed recommended dosages. The adage “less is more” is at work here. The liver must process the oregano oil and will become overloaded if too large an amount is taken. People using excessive amounts of alcohol regularly or taking 3 or more prescription drugs should avoid using oil of oregano.
Is there more information available for how to use oil of oregano for specific conditions?
Yes. The Cure is in the Cupboard by Dr. Cass Ingram is an excellent book (available at your local bookshop or through Amazon.com) with treatment protocols for many conditions.
How long will my bottle of oil of oregano last?
A 25 ml bottle will last 10 weeks if you take the recommended dosage every day. Most people will not have a need to use this much, so your bottle should last much longer.
What is the shelf life of oil of oregano?
The shelf life of the oil is many years. Oil of Oregano contains natural antioxidants, which preserve the olive oil.
Are there other uses for oil of oregano?
Yes! You may add a drop or two to vegetable oils and other foods to extend their shelf life. Oregano oil contains phenols and other compounds that are powerful antioxidants. Use a few drops on a wet cloth for cleaning and sanitising kitchen counters and bathroom surfaces. Use for daily hygiene by adding small amounts of oregano oil to liquid soaps for washing hands, feet, and body. Carry when camping, trekking, or travelling for adding to water or food and for treating cuts, scrapes, bites, etc. One of our clients even used our Oil of Oregano to rid her houseplants of bugs.
What are the benefits of using certified organic wildcrafted oregano in your Wild Oil of Oregano?
Most of the essential oils produced are geared towards the flavour and fragrance industry. Huge volumes are required, and most of the plant material is conventionally farmed using chemical fertilisers, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, all of which are toxic to humans, animals, and Mother Earth. Until recently, many aromatherapists, suppliers, and manufacturers that used essential oils remained unconvinced that organic and wildcrafted plant material produced a superior oil. That line of thought was proven inaccurate by testing done in Europe over a decade ago. It was discovered through laboratory testing that essential oils derived from most conventionally farmed plant material contained as much as fifty times the allowable limit of agrochemicals considered safe in food products. Due to the rapid assimilation of essential oils into the human bloodstream, the hazards of using these chemically laden oils are readily apparent. For essential oils to be safe therapeutically and for personal use, they must be produced from chemical-free, organically grown, or wild plant material. In our experience, wildcrafted plants generally produce the most beautiful and beneficial oils. In the case of oregano, the soil and climate conditions in the Mediterranean wilderness combine to create optimum conditions for the high carvacrol oregano. The resulting oil is of the very highest therapeutic quality. Naturally, being certified organic wildcrafted oregano, it is free of toxic chemicals.
What is the percentage of carvacrol in your oregano essential oil?
Our oregano essential oil is MS/GC tested. Every harvest yields a slightly different carvacrol percentage, so on our label, to be safe, we put carvacrol 78-85%. On average, the carvacrol levels are approximately 82%. The highest legitimate carvacrol level we have ever seen in a wildcrafted Mediterranean oregano oil was 86%. Any manufacturer claiming a higher carvacrol content than this in a wild Mediterranean oregano oil is misleading the consumer. Higher carvacrol levels can only be achieved in farmed oregano (not as good therapeutically) or oil that has been adulterated in the distilling process, making it less useful therapeutically because some of its phytochemicals have been “boiled off” to make room for added carvacrol. Caveat emptor!
Is your oregano oil safe for animals?
Dogs, birds, horses, chickens, and other livestock benefit from both internal and external application of oregano oil. It can be used topically or internally. It also speeds up healing. Dilute in more olive oil for internal and external use. Mix with food for internal use. Extreme caution must be used treating felines due to possible liver damage.
Is your oil tested for heavy metals and other contaminants?
Hedd Wyn Essentials Wild Oil or Oregano is lab tested in accordance with the regulations from Health Canada to ensure that natural health products do not contain harmful amounts of infectious agents, chemicals, or heavy metals. NPN# 80049470
