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Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sunforce

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor is a dietary supplement by Sunforce with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, respiratory and cold symptoms, antimicrobial support.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Oregano Oil, Wild. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor by Sunforce

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: wild oregano oil and carvacrol (a compound found in oregano). The liquid also includes glycerine, ethanol, water, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and spearmint as inactive ingredients to deliver flavor and consistency.

Oregano oil is the concentrated form of the herb; carvacrol is one of its key chemical components. Because this is a supplement formulation rather than food-grade oregano seasoning, both ingredients are more potent than what you'd get from cooking with dried oregano.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Oregano product and its label doesn't state a use — see Oregano's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that either ingredient works for acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, or upper respiratory tract infections. For all of these uses, the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate effectiveness.

If you're considering this product for one of those conditions, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oregano

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oregano in normal food amounts is well tolerated—most people have no problems. When used in larger medicinal or supplement doses (like this product), there's limited safety data available.

The most common side effect is stomach upset. Rarely, some people experience allergic reactions, ranging from skin rash to serious systemic allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, particularly if you're sensitive to plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae).

During pregnancy, the safety data advises against medicinal or supplement amounts of oregano; food amounts are likely fine. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough data to know whether supplement amounts are safe—stick to normal food amounts and talk with your doctor if you have questions.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oregano

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Oregano.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate severity)—oregano may increase bleeding risk. Also check if you take antidiabetes drugs (Moderate severity)—it may lower blood sugar further.

Use the search tool below to verify your exact medications before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is most relevant if you want oregano's traditional uses and can avoid blood thinners and diabetes medications. If you take any anticoagulant, antiplatelet drug, or diabetes medication, check with your pharmacist before starting.

Pregnant women should avoid supplement amounts. Anyone with a history of allergies to mint-family plants should be cautious.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Sunforce
Barcode (UPC) 778360060018
Net contents 2 Oz(s); 60 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 21, 2022
DSLD ID 268358
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor by Sunforce, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
778360060018
IngredientAmount% DV
Oregano Oil, Wild11.5 mg--
Carvacrol9.2 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerine, Ethanol, Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Spearmint

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Adults take 2 ml up to 3 times daily. Hold in your mouth for 15 seconds then swallow. Shake well before use. Option: Dilute daily dose in a bottle of water and sip throughout the day.

Recommended use: Traditionally used to help support a healthy immune system.

Precautions

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have a hypersensitivity or allergy to herbs in the Laminaceae family (e.g. basil, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, mint, perilla, rosemary, sage, thyme).

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have a hypersensitivity or allergy to herbs in the Laminaceae family (e.g. basil, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, mint, perilla, rosemary, sage, thyme).

Discontinue use if you experience gastrointestinal upset or heartburn, or if hypersensitivity occurs. Do not purchase if product seal is broken or missing.

Store away away from children, in original container out of direct sunlight.

Storage

Store away away from children, in original container out of direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.

Formulation

Product of U.S.A

Helps support a healthy immune system

Recommended use: Traditionally used to help support a healthy immune system.

Wild crafted

GMO-free Gluten free

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

General Statements

Wild mountain

Formula

73% - 82% Carvacol ready to take

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor by Sunforce label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor by Sunforce

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Oregano Oil, Wild

Interacts with
208 drugs
11.5 mg per serving Form: Origanum minutiflorum

Oregano is a common Mediterranean cooking herb that is also sold as a concentrated oil or supplement, often standardized for a compound called carvacr...

Oregano Oil, Wild monograph & interactions

Carvacrol

Interacts with
208 drugs
9.2 mg per serving

Oregano is a common Mediterranean cooking herb that is also sold as a concentrated oil or supplement, often standardized for a compound called carvacr...

Carvacrol monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerine, Ethanol, Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Spearmint. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor by Sunforce Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Oregano Oil, Wild2 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, oregano might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that aristolochic acid isolated from oregano leaves has antithrombin activity. It has also been reported that oregano oil inhibits arachidonic acid-induced, and ADP-induced, platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oregano might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that oregano extracts might lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor, from the product label.

Sunforce

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Name
Sun Force Health & Organics Inc.
Street Address
1685 H Street
City
Blaine
State
WA
ZipCode
98230
Phone Number
1-800-665-3908
Web Address
www.Sunforceorganics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor by Sunforce: Common Questions

Does Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor by Sunforce interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is oregano oil safe to use while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against medicinal or supplement amounts during pregnancy. Food amounts of oregano are likely fine, but this product is a concentrated supplement, so it's best to avoid it. Talk with your doctor before using it.
What's the difference between oregano oil and carvacrol?
Carvacrol is a compound naturally found inside oregano oil. This product contains both so you get the full oregano profile.
Can this help with colds or bronchitis?
We don't have reliable evidence that it does. The data for oregano's effectiveness against colds, bronchitis, asthma, and upper respiratory infections is too limited to rate.
What side effects might I have?
Stomach upset is the most common side effect when taken by mouth. Rarely, some people—especially those sensitive to mint-family plants—can have allergic reactions ranging from rash to serious systemic reactions. If you notice swelling, difficulty breathing, or hives, stop and seek medical attention.
Is this safe to take while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know whether supplement amounts are safe while breastfeeding. Stick to normal food amounts of oregano and talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.

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The Full Monographs Behind Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Cool Oregano Spearmint Flavor's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Oregano 12 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Benito M, Jorro G, Morales C, et al. Labiatae allergy: systemic reactions due to ingestion of oregano and thyme. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1996;76:416-8. PubMed
  3. Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. 2nd ed. New York, NY: DK Publ, Inc., 2000.
  4. Ciganda C, and Laborde A. Herbal infusions used for induced abortion. J Toxicol.Clin Toxicol. 2003;41:235-239. PubMed
  5. Futrell, J. M. and Rietschel, R. L. Spice allergy evaluated by results of patch tests. Cutis 1993;52(5):288-290.
  6. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  7. Goun, E., Cunningham, G., Solodnikov, S., Krasnykch, O., and Miles, H. Antithrombin activity of some constituents from Origanum vulgare. Fitoterapia 2002;73(7-8):692-694. PubMed
  8. Lemhadri, A., Zeggwagh, N. A., Maghrani, M., Jouad, H., and Eddouks, M. Anti-hyperglycaemic activity of the aqueous extract of Origanum vulgare growing wild in Tafilalet region. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;92(2-3):251-256. PubMed
  9. McCue, P., Vattem, D., and Shetty, K. Inhibitory effect of clonal oregano extracts against porcine pancreatic amylase in vitro. Asia Pac.J Clin.Nutr. 2004;13(4):401-408.
  10. Ragi, J., Pappert, A., Rao, B., Havkin-Frenkel, D., and Milgraum, S. Oregano extract ointment for wound healing: a randomized, double-blind, petrolatum-controlled study evaluating efficacy. J.Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10(10):1168-1172.
  11. Singletary K. Oregano: overview of the literature on health benefits. Nutrition Today 2010;45(3):129-38.
  12. Silva MLAE, Lucarini R, Dos Santos FF, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of rosmarinic acid-rich infusion (RosCE) from Origanum vulgare in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Nat Prod Res 2022;36(17):4525-4531.

See these in context on the Oregano monograph →

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