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Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Oregano Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: oregano leaf glycerite liquid extract. It's a concentrated extract form of oregano leaf, not just the dried herb you'd sprinkle on food.

The liquid also includes glycerin and vanilla flavor as inactive ingredients.

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 for oregano in the conditions listed—acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections—is insufficient in the data we hold. While oregano is used traditionally for these concerns, we don't have reliable research to confirm whether it works for any of them at this dose or form.

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 is well tolerated when used in normal food amounts. At higher supplement doses, the safety information is limited.

The most common side effect is stomach upset. Rarely, people have reported allergic reactions, including serious ones like anaphylaxis, particularly if they're sensitive to plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae).

Contact skin irritation can also occur, especially with concentrated oregano oil. During pregnancy, medicinal or supplement amounts of oregano are advised against—though food amounts are likely fine.

While breastfeeding, stick to normal food amounts; the safety of oregano supplements during lactation isn't established. If you have a known allergy to oregano or other plants in the mint family, avoid this product.

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 this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel (Moderate risk of increased bleeding), or diabetes medications like insulin or metformin (Moderate risk of low blood sugar). These are the two main medication types documented to interact with oregano.

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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 oregano extract is worth considering if you're looking for a traditional herbal option and don't take blood thinners or diabetes medications. If you do take either of those types of drugs, or any prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist first—oregano can interact with a significant number of medications.

Pregnant people should avoid medicinal amounts, and anyone with a mint-family allergy should skip it.

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 Nov 22, 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 Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435227845
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 281072
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435227845
IngredientAmount% DV
Oregano Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla Flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Vanilla Flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Oregano Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
208 drugs
0.13 mL 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita 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 Oregano Leaf Vanilla 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid 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 Leaf Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Oregano Leaf Vanilla 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?
Oregano Leaf Vanilla Flavor 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.
Does oregano really work for colds or bronchitis?
The research data we have doesn't establish that oregano works for upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, or asthma. While oregano has been used traditionally for these, we don't have reliable evidence to confirm it at the dose in this product.
What's the most common side effect?
Stomach upset is the most commonly reported side effect when oregano is taken in larger amounts. At food-level doses, oregano is well tolerated.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against medicinal or supplement amounts during pregnancy. Normal food amounts of oregano are likely fine, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this concentrated extract is right for you.
Is oregano oil the same as this liquid extract?
No. Oregano oil is much more concentrated and stronger than this glycerite extract, and it's been less studied for safety. This product is a liquid extract, which is different.
Can I use this if I'm allergic to basil or thyme?
Basil and thyme are in the same plant family as oregano (the mint family, or Lamiaceae). If you react to those herbs, you could react to oregano too—skip this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Oregano Leaf Vanilla 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

Oregano Leaf Vanilla 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.
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  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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