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Dietary supplement

Oregano Force Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by New Chapter

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

Oregano Force is a dietary supplement by New Chapter 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 (Origanum vulgare) (leaf) aqueous extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Oregano Force by New Chapter

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Evidence for Intended Use
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Not assessable

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
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.
Known Interaction Concern
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.
Safety Information
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.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2015.

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 Oregano Force, straight from the product label.

Brand New Chapter
Net contents 30 Liquid VCap(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2015
DSLD ID 50688
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Oregano Force by New Chapter, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) (leaf) aqueous extract256 mg--
organic Oregano (Origanum vulgare) (leaf) aqueous extract125 mg--

Other ingredients: extra-virgin Olive Oil, organic Sunflower Oil, Hypromellose, organic yellow Beeswax, Candelilla Wax

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Discover the force of the Whole

The full spectrum of beneficial compounds found in Oregano Force is delivered using a supercritically extracted, whole-food approach to herbal supplementation.

New Chapter delivers the wisdom of whole food.

2015 New Chapter, Inc.

General Statements

Oregano helps reduce oxidative stress, is a free-radical scavenger and supports a healthy immune system.*

Used by Ancient Greeks, the Oregano leaf was lauded for its ability to support normal respiratory and digestive function.*

Full-Spectrum Extraction: Our Difference Many companies isolate elements from an herb, concentrate them, and label it “whole herb.”

Please recycle this bottle after use.

NON-GMO VERIFIED FORMULA

New! Liquid Vcaps

Supports Immune System Health and Normal Respiratory & Digestive Function

For questions or comments call 888-874-4461

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Formulation

Our full-spectrum process preserves precious plant compounds, delivered in a 100% vegetarian formulation from extract to capsule.

100% Vegetarian Product

Naturally gluten free.

Formula

Using only natural supercritical CO2 or traditional techniques of extraction, our Force extracts guarantee the fullest spectrum of beneficial phytonutrients in their natural profile.

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.

Seals/Symbols

NON GMO Project VERIFIED

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: One capsule daily with food.

Precautions

Not recommended for use in children.

Caution: As with any dietary supplement, you should advise your healthcare professional of the use of this product.

If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your healthcare professional prior to using this product.

Discontinue use and contact your healthcare professional if you experience a side effect or an allergic reaction. Do not exceed suggested use.

Keep out of reach of children.

General

6095-A01

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Oregano Force by New Chapter label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Oregano Force by New Chapter

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

256 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...

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) (leaf) aqueous extract monograph & interactions
125 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...

Organic Oregano (Origanum vulgare) (leaf) aqueous extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Hypromellose, Organic yellow Beeswax, Candelilla Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Oregano Force by New Chapter Drug Interactions

Oregano Force contains 2 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 208 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Oregano Force 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 (Origanum vulgare) (leaf) aqueous extract2 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 Oregano Force, from the product label.

New Chapter

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Name
New Chapter, Inc.
Street Address
90 Technology Dr.
City
Brattleboro
State
VT
ZipCode
05301
Phone Number
888-874-4461
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Oregano Force by New Chapter: Common Questions

Does Oregano Force by New Chapter interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Oregano Force 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?
Oregano Force 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.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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Sources & How We Checked

Oregano Force'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.

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