Oregano Leaf {Organic}

Do you ever feel super bloated? Are you looking for a way to support your immune system every day or when you’re sick? Do you have a pesky lingering cough? Do you have breakouts? Are you struggling with candida overgrowth? Well, if any of this sounds familiar to you, you might need some support from the herbal ally oregano!

You might need oregano if . . .

You often feel bloated or have gas

You want to support your immune system

You want to support a healthy inflammatory response

You want to support skin health

You have a candida overgrowth

Benefits of Oregano

When you hear ‘oregano’ you most likely immediately think of the herb that is used in culinary dishes like pasta, pizza, and more. Oregano not only enhances the taste of food but also offers numerous health benefits, making it a natural remedy that has been used for centuries.

Traditionally valued for microbial balance:

Oregano has a long history of traditional use for supporting the body’s natural defenses. It contains plant compounds such as carvacrol and thymol, which are often studied for their role in helping maintain a healthy microbial balance.

Rich in antioxidants:

Oregano is a source of antioxidants that help support the body’s natural ability to manage oxidative stress and protect cells from everyday environmental factors.

Supports a balanced inflammatory response:

Oregano contains compounds like rosmarinic acid, along with carvacrol and thymol, which may help support the body’s normal inflammatory response and overall wellness.

Supports healthy digestion:

Traditionally, oregano has been used to support digestive function. It may help promote digestive comfort and support the body’s natural digestive processes.

Supports respiratory and immune wellness:

Oregano has been traditionally used to support immune health and overall respiratory wellness. It may also support the body’s natural ability to maintain clear airways.

Common ways to use Oregano

Tea: You can make a simple herbal tea with oregano by steeping 1 tsp of dried oregano in 8 oz of boiling water for at least 15 minutes. You can sweeten it with raw honey to taste.

Tincture: Oregano is also consumed in tincture form. You can readily find them at health stores or online. They are also quite simple to make, although it takes about a month before the tincture is ready to be used. Find out how to make your own tincture here.

Oil: Consuming oregano as an oil is probably the most popular way to use the herb as a remedy. You can find it here.

Seasoning: Oregano is most popularly used as a seasoning in cooking. You can grow, dry, and grind up your own oregano, or buy it in bulk from online stores. It is also available at your local grocery store in the spice aisle.

Growing and Foraging Information

You can easily buy oregano online, but did you know you can find it growing wild in parts of the United States? It is known was wild marjoram, and it can be found along roadsides and paths in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

Oregano is also easy to grow. It grows in US hardiness zones 4-9. And it is a perennial herb, meaning that it grows back each year on its own. It is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in well-draining soil rich with compost and requires moderate watering once it matures.

Safety Concerns

Oregano is a very safe medicinal and culinary herb. Caution should be taken when ingesting in large quantities, as it can cause digestive upset. Avoid if you have an allergy to plants in the Lamiaceae (mint) family.

It is important to consider safety concerns in the context of history. You also must realize that many of the departments that bring up safety concerns, are responsible for managing pharmaceutical drugs that have been manufactured in recent history. In the United States, there is no controlling authority or regulatory board specific to herbs. The most common reason you will see that these organizations bring up to question the safety of various herbs is “insufficient evidence to determine safety.” Since there is no way to patent a naturally growing plant, there is often insufficient funding to conduct massive human studies.

Drug Interaction: If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your health care provider before adding new herbs to your diet.

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy. Check with your midwife or natural practitioner before adding large quantities of oregano to your routine.

Select Studies About Oregano

A study on oregano oil preventing Candida growth

In this vitro laboratory study, researchers found that oregano can stop the growth of Candida and the production of biofilm.

A study on oregano’s biological activites

In this research article oregano is found to have not only antimicrobial properties, but also antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.