Organic Mediterranean Oregano Extract

Organic Mediterranean Oregano Extract (Origanum vulgare)

Mediterranean Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean basin with over 2,500 years of documented culinary and medicinal use. Distinct from common culinary oregano in its significantly higher carvacrol and thymol content, it is classified as a carminative, expectorant, and immune tonic in Western herbal medicine. Prepared in 60% alcohol from certified organic aerial parts.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Carvacrol — primary bioactive phenolic compound; key marker of Oregano quality and potency; extensively researched in the context of microbial wellness
• Thymol — naturally occurring monoterpenoid phenol; closely related to carvacrol; also researched for microbial wellness
• Rosmarinic acid — key antioxidant compound in Oregano and other Lamiaceae herbs
• Flavonoids — including luteolin, apigenin, and quercetin
• Ursolic & oleanolic acid — naturally occurring triterpenoids
• Volatile oils — including γ-terpinene, p-cymene, and β-caryophyllene

Traditional Herbal Use

• Immune Wellness — one of the most potent immune herbs in Western herbal medicine; classic inclusion in traditional immune formulas
• Respiratory Wellness — classified as an expectorant; used in Mediterranean traditions for upper respiratory and lung wellness for centuries
• Digestive Wellness — classified as a carminative; warming and aromatic properties support digestive comfort
• Antioxidant Wellness — consistently ranked among the highest antioxidant-content herbs in botanical research

How to Use

10–30 drops under the tongue or in juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily. Start at the lower end of the range. Best taken with food.

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy in medicinal doses. May cause gastric irritation in sensitive individuals — take with food. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if taking blood-thinning or diabetes medications. Allergy warning: Lamiaceae family — exercise caution if allergic to Lamiaceae plants.

Ingredients

Organic Mediterranean Oregano (Origanum vulgare) aerial parts, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Echinacea Purpurea Extract — complementary immune herb
• Garlic Extract — complementary immune and respiratory herb
• Thyme Extract — complementary Lamiaceae respiratory herb
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

Scientific References

• Magi G et al. (2023). Antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of carvacrol. PMC10418746
• Myszka K et al. (2023). Foods 12(15):2893. View article

Related Wellness Guides

• Wellness Hub — explore all herbal guides

Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.