Well, I just got back from the pediatrician and she says that my daugther does in fact have strep throat and that I must use the antibiotic amoxicillan, but I hate antibiotics. I guess I don't have a choice though, I tried to get my daugther to gargle with cayanne pepper but she refused, then I tried to get her to gargle with apple cider vinegar but she refused. She does not know how to swallow pills yet, she is 6 yrs old and very picky. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Yes, oregano is safe for children. If she has been this sick all year, I have to assume she is on a diet of meat, dairy and processed foods. I would also assume she has probably had some immunizations in the last year. They say you should never assume because it makes an ass of u and me, so if I am wrong, don't hesitate to say so. If I am right, then the juice diet she is on now is probably the best thing you can do for her - especially if you are juicing the fruit yourself.

If she were my daughter, I would go to a health food store and find a liquid combination of echinacea, yarrow, peppermint and elder flower. This combination is know under several different brands. If it is made by Christopher's, it is known as Kid-e-well. If it is made by Herbs For Kids, it is known as Yarrow Blend. If I couldn't find this, I would pick up some type of echinacea in a glycerine base. Then I would give her 2 - 4 dropper fulls every hour when she's awake to boost her immune system.

If you can find some usnea tincture - this can be put in some water and works really well on strep throat. You can also use the oregano in the same way - the oregano could also be mixed with some olive oil and rubbed on the throat. To bring the swelling down in the tonsils, I would use either some mullein and lobelia ointment (look under Christopher brand) rubbed onto the throat with a little cayenne ointment or I would make a strong tea of 3 parts mullein to 1 part lobelia, soak a cloth in it and wrap it around the throat.

I hope this helps, Dr Mom