HerbOregano
Limited human evidence supports oregano's health benefits beyond food amounts; however, in vitro and animal studies suggest antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Benefits
- Possesses antimicrobial
- antiviral
- antifungal
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- and antidiabetic properties
- may aid digestion and reduce cough.
Key compounds
Carvacrolthymolgamma-terpinenep-cymenelinaloolbeta-caryophyllenerosmarinic acidflavonoids
May help with
- Traditionally used for digestive
- respiratory
- and dermatological disorders
- including cough
- bronchitis
- indigestion
- diarrhea
- wounds
- sore throat
- and painful menstruation.
Best for these goals
Possesses antimicrobialantiviralantifungalantioxidantanti-inflammatoryand antidiabetic propertiesmay aid digestion and reduce cough.
How to use it
Culinary spice, tea, essential oil
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Likely safe in food amounts; possibly unsafe in medicinal amounts during pregnancy due to miscarriage concern. May cause stomach upset. Allergic reactions possible in individuals sensitive to Lamiaceae family plants. Stop use 2 weeks before surgery due to increased bleeding risk. | Interactions: May interact with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs, increasing bleeding risk; may lower blood sugar, interacting with antidiabetes medications.
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