How to Dilute Oregano Oil

Dilute oregano oil before taking it: add the drops to a carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil, or to a glass of water or juice. A common ratio for concentrated oregano essential oil is about 1 drop per teaspoon of carrier oil, and roughly 1 drop in 4 fl oz of liquid for internal use. Never take concentrated oregano oil undiluted.

Why dilute oregano oil at all?

Oregano oil is concentrated, so diluting it makes the dose easier to take and gentler on the mouth and throat. Its main compound, carvacrol, is what gives the oil its potency — a good-quality oil is 70–85% carvacrol — so even a small amount is strong. Diluting spreads that potency into a larger volume you can comfortably swallow. See what carvacrol is and why the percentage matters.

What is the dilution ratio for oregano oil?

For a concentrated oregano essential oil, use about 1 drop per teaspoon of carrier oil (about 1%); for internal use many guides suggest 1 drop in about 4 fluid ounces of liquid, or a 1:4 ratio with a carrier oil.

Ratios vary by how concentrated the oil is and how the product is meant to be used, which is why your product label always comes first. The figures below are typical starting points from general use guides, not a prescription.

What is the best carrier oil for oregano oil?

Olive oil and coconut oil are the most common food-grade carrier oils for oregano oil; jojoba oil is used for skin blends but is not for ingesting.

Olive oil is convenient because most people already have it and can measure a spoonful easily. Coconut oil is lighter and mild-tasting. For blends applied to the skin, jojoba is popular because it is gentle, but it should not be swallowed. Related: which carrier oil to choose.

Do liquid oregano oil drops need diluting too?

Yes — even a supplement-format liquid should be added to water or juice rather than taken straight.

WaveDrops is a liquid oil of oregano blended with black seed oil, made in a drop format specifically so you can control the number of drops. The label serving is 2 drops (0.05 mL), up to 3 times a day, diluted in juice or water. A 10 mL bottle holds about 200 servings, and each serving delivers carvacrol 18 mg (80% of the oregano oil) plus black seed oil with 0.9 mg thymoquinone. Because the oil is still potent, add the drops to a glass of water or juice and take them with food rather than swallowing them neat — see how to take oregano oil drops.

Can you dilute oregano oil in water?

You can, though oregano oil does not fully mix into water — the drops disperse enough to make the dose easier to swallow, while a carrier oil gives a more even blend.

Water or juice is the simplest everyday method and juice also helps mask the taste. A spoon of carrier oil blends more evenly and is often gentler on a sensitive stomach. Either way, stir and drink promptly.

Who should be cautious

Avoid oregano oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and talk to a doctor first if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or are on other medication. Internal use of any concentrated essential oil is best done on the advice of a healthcare professional. Oregano oil is used for general wellness support, not treatment of any condition.

FAQs

What ratio should I dilute oregano oil to?

For concentrated oregano essential oil, about 1 drop per teaspoon of carrier oil, or roughly 1 drop per 4 fl oz of liquid for internal use. Follow your product label first.

Best carrier oil?

Olive or coconut oil for anything ingested; jojoba for skin blends only — more in which carrier oil for oregano oil.

Do I dilute WaveDrops?

Yes — add the 2-drop serving to a glass of water or juice and take with food. See how to take the drops.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.