Oregano Oil

Oregano Oil is used for infection, allergies, and gastrointestinal discomfort. It is considered an antioxidant.

Oregano Oil Overview

Reviewed: July 29, 2014
Updated: 

Oregano oil is an extracted from the stem, leaves, and flowers of the oregano plant.

Oregano oil is used most often for infection, allergies, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Oregano oil is thought to work in several different ways, but more evidence is needed to determine how oregano oil produces its effects.

There are no reports of significant side effects with oregano oil.

Oregano oil is used most often for infections, allergies, gastrointestinal spasms or discomfort, fever, the common cold, to stimulate bile production, and as an antioxidant.

Oregano oil has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Oregano oil may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Side Effects of Oregano Oil

There are no reports of significant side effects with oregano oil.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Oregano Oil Interactions

No drug interactions have been determined by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.

Oregano Oil Precautions

Special precautions & warnings:

  • Do not take oregano oil if you have a gastric or duodenal ulcer, occlusion of the bile duct, or gallbladder disease.
  • Do not take oregano oil if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, as oregano is thought to have emmenagogue properties (promotes menstruation).
  • Do not take oregano oil if you are allergic to oregano or any other plants in the Labiate family including hyssop, majoram, mint, and sage.