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Oil of Oregano Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Oil of Oregano is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. 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 Oil of Oregano. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Oil of Oregano by BulkSupplements.com

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Oil of Oregano is a single-ingredient supplement—just oregano oil in a softgel capsule with soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients. That means you're getting one active ingredient and nothing else added for potency or effect.

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 on oil of oregano doesn't establish that it works for the conditions listed—acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection all have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it. That doesn't mean it doesn't help, just that the research isn't solid enough yet to say one way or the other.

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 as a food seasoning is well tolerated, but this supplement is a concentrated form and hasn't been studied as thoroughly. The most common side effect reported is stomach upset, and in sensitive people, allergic reactions are possible—ranging from itching and skin rashes to serious symptoms like difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips and tongue, and drops in blood pressure.

Because oregano oil is quite potent, we'd caution against using medicinal or supplement amounts during pregnancy; food amounts are likely fine. While breastfeeding, the safety of oregano supplements isn't established, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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.

Before taking oil of oregano, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, dabigatran, aspirin, or clopidogrel)—oregano may raise your bleeding risk. Also confirm the dose if you take diabetes medications, since oregano could lower your blood sugar further.

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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.

Oil of oregano may appeal to you if you're looking for a traditional herbal option, but the evidence for what it actually does isn't clear yet. If you take blood thinners or diabetes medications, this isn't one to add without checking first with your doctor or pharmacist—the interaction risk is real.

It's a simple, one-ingredient product, so at least there's no guessing about what you're getting.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 18, 2023.

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 Oil of Oregano, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0033RN843
Net contents 100 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 294399
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Oil of Oregano by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
X0033RN843
IngredientAmount% DV
Oil of Oregano150 mg--

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Gas pills

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

Store in a dry, cool place

Precautions

Allergen information: Contains soy

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

New

Formula

Peppermint oil softgels Enteric coated Peppermint oil capsules Peppermint pills for digestive

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Oil of Oregano by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Oil of Oregano by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Oil of Oregano

Interacts with
208 drugs
150 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...

Oil of Oregano monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Oil of Oregano by BulkSupplements.com 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 Oil of Oregano 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.

Oil of Oregano2 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 Oil of Oregano, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Oil of Oregano by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Oil of Oregano by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Oil of Oregano 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?
Oil of Oregano contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Can I take oil of oregano if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against medicinal or supplement amounts during pregnancy, though food amounts of oregano are likely fine. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this supplement is right for you.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety data on oregano supplements while breastfeeding isn't established. Stick to normal food amounts, and ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement.
What side effects might I notice?
The most common is stomach upset. In sensitive people, allergic reactions can happen—ranging from itching and rashes to serious symptoms like breathing difficulty and swelling of the lips and tongue. Stop and seek medical attention if you have any allergic symptoms.
Does oil of oregano actually work for acne, asthma, or respiratory infections?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough yet to say. There's insufficient reliable data backing oregano for those conditions.
What's in a capsule besides the oregano oil?
Just soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients to make the capsule and help absorption—no other active ingredients.

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Sources & How We Checked

Oil of Oregano'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.

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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.

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