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Samara - My friend has very dried cracked lips.  (angular cheilotis).  From what she has read and researched, she believes it is because of a bacterial or fungal infection.  My first thought is Oregano, Melaleuca and Lemon, but I worry that it would be very painful to apply topically.  Should I suggest for her to take it in capsules or to dilute it and apply topically?  Or does someone who has experience with this have a better idea about the oils?

Pat – The oils you suggested are right on but I suggest she should take it internally twice a day for two weeks. 5 drops each of lemon and melaleuca and 4 drops of oregano in a capsule. It would be good to take the capsules with food.  Another help would be for her to strengthen her digestive system with something like the doTerra ProBiotic routine.

Kathy - I might sound like a broken record, But whatever I used I would combine it with VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil)  It is very anti-bacterial and anti-fungal in and of itself.  Combined with melaleuca, lemon, sandalwood or lavender it would be powerful.  I would apply this directly and keep it on the lips all day.  I really like the advice of the internal applications mentioned as well.

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