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A member asked:

Hi there by accident i did not realize that i was only supposed to take 2-3 drops of oil of oregano. i ended up taking about 15-20 drops. ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Herb: Oregano is a herb and it is unlikely even 15-20 drops a day will cause long term toxicity. Go back to the recommended dose. All the best.

Answered 8/1/2017

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