Oil of Oregano

Oil of oregano is valued for its immune, digestive, and antioxidant properties due to its traditional use. It has a history of being used to help with gut balance, seasonal immune support, and skin wellness. Because it’s highly concentrated, it should always be taken in supplement form as directed.*

Oil of oregano is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to a lack of safety data and its concentrated potency.

Oregano is traditionally considered a hot and dry herb because of its pungent volatile oils, and there may be a heating sensation or irritation in the digestive tract in sensitive people or with long term use. Take with food to help mitigate this effect and use short term when needed to balance cold/damp conditions or excessive mucus.*

The amount of oil of oregano to take daily depends on the form and concentration of the supplement. Common forms are Oregano Essential Oil and Oregano Supercritical Extract. Oregano Essential Oil is produced by steam distillation and is highly concentrated, containing only the aromatic compounds from oregano. It is generally taken in 1-4 drops diluted into olive oil along with food, up to 2-3 times daily. Oregano Supercritical Extract is produced by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and contains all oil soluble components of the plant, making it a more full spectrum extract than oregano essential oil. One capsule containing230mg supercritical oregano can be taken twice daily with meals. Always follow the directions on your product label and consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially for long-term use or if you take medications.*

There’s no single “best” time of day to take oil of oregano — the most important thing is to take it with food to minimize stomach irritation. Many people prefer morning or early afternoon so they can pair it with meals.*

Gaia Herbs lists biomarker amounts in milligrams, because percentage is based on weight, and different extracts and carriers will have varying weights, so mg is more accurate.In milligrams, there is no less than 27mg carvacrol and no more than 5mg thymol per ONE capsule of Gaia Herbs' Oil of Oregano. This equals a total of 32mg carvacrol / thymol (per 1 capsule)  perthe label. Thymol and carvacrol are very similar in chemistry and for this reason are listed together on the label. To find the mg of biomarker in a different extract, you’ll need to multiply the % times the weight of the extract listed as the serving in the supplement facts panel.