Oregano

• What other names is Oregano known by?
• What is Oregano?
• How does Oregano work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Are there any interactions with medications?
• Dosing considerations for Oregano.

What other names is Oregano known by?

Carvacrol, Dostenkraut, European Oregano, Huile d'Origan, Marjolaine Bâtarde, Marjolaine Sauvage, Marjolaine Vivace, Mediterranean Oregano, Mountain Mint, Oil of Oregano, Oregano Oil, Organy, Origan, Origan Européen, Origani Vulgaris Herba, Origano, Origanum, Origanum vulgare, Phytoprogestin, Thé Sauvage, Thym des Bergers, Wild Marjoram, Winter Marjoram, Wintersweet.

What is Oregano?

Oregano is a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine.

Possibly Effective for...

• Parasites in the intestines.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Asthma, croup, bronchitis, cough, indigestion and bloating, painful menstrual periods, arthritis, headaches, heart conditions, and other conditions.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).