Botanical  Information

Closely related to the herb marjoram, oregano is high in antioxidant activity, due to the high content of phenolic acids and flavonoids, including thymol and carvacrol.

Features & Benefits

  • Helps to alleviate toothache with topical use
  • Help control yeast and fungi in the body, including issues with candida such as athlete’s foot and vaginal yeast infections
  • Acts as a remedy for headaches when rub topically on the temples

Suggestions & Precautions

  • Mild stomach upset may occur with oregano oil use
  • Oil of oregano may reduce the absorption of iron from iron supplements, so take oregano oil at least 2 hours before or after consuming iron supplements
  • Avoid taking oil of oregano internally if iron-deficiency anemia is present as it may interfere with iron absorption from food and worsen the condition

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