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Oregano Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

Oregano Oil label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Oregano Oil against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Oregano Oil is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA 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 Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Oregano Oil by BIOVEA

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: wild Mediterranean oregano oil. It's supplied as a liquid in a base of extra virgin olive oil.

Oregano oil is a concentrated extract—much stronger than the dried herb you'd sprinkle on pizza. That concentration matters for safety and effect; the supplement form is less studied than oregano as a food.

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 on oregano oil for acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections is insufficient to rate it. We don't have enough reliable data in our files to say whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, that's worth discussing with your doctor to weigh what little evidence exists against your options.

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 used in normal food amounts is well tolerated. Concentrated supplements are stronger and less well studied.

The most common side effect when taken by mouth is stomach upset. Rare but serious allergic reactions—including anaphylaxis—have been reported in sensitive individuals; one case involved swelling of the lips and tongue and difficulty breathing after eating oregano-seasoned food.

Applied to skin, oregano oil can cause dermatitis in some people, especially at concentrations above 1%, and may irritate mucous membranes. During pregnancy, medicinal or supplement amounts should be avoided; food amounts are likely fine.

While breastfeeding, the safety of oregano supplements is not established—stick to food amounts and talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering a supplement dose.

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 BIOVEA Oregano Oil, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs—oregano may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take diabetes medications, since oregano might lower 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.

Oregano oil is well tolerated at food levels but is less studied in concentrated supplement form. If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, or diabetes medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk it over with your healthcare provider—especially if you're thinking about anything beyond normal cooking amounts.

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 May 22, 2021.

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 Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 818423023526
Net contents 30 mL; 1 Fluid Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 249312
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Oregano Oil by BIOVEA, 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 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
Servings per container
250
UPC/BARCODE
818423023526
IngredientAmount% DV
Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil43 mg--

Other ingredients: extra virgin Olive Oil

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

GMP Compliant K Parve K-1604

Formulation

Gluten free

Premium quality guaranteed since 2001. BIOVEA is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel so strongly about the quality, potency and purity of our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.

Liquid extract

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Internally, take 1-4 drops, 2-3 times daily. May be diluted in water. Externally, apply liberally as needed.

Shake well before using.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Formula

Kosher K Parve K-1604

General Statements

Guaranteed premium quality

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Oregano Oil by BIOVEA label

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Oregano Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Oregano Oil by BIOVEA

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

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil

Interacts with
208 drugs
43 mg per serving Form: Carvacrol

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

Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Extra virgin Olive Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Oregano Oil by BIOVEA Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Oregano Oil interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Oregano Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Oregano Oil 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.

Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil2 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
Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Oregano Oil, from the product label.

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Street Address
9160 E. Bahia Dr.
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Oregano Oil by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does Oregano Oil by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Oregano Oil 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 Oil 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 oregano oil if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, avoid medicinal or supplement amounts of oregano oil; food amounts are likely okay. While breastfeeding, the safety of supplements is not established, so stick to normal food amounts. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
What's the most common side effect?
Stomach upset is the most common side effect when oregano is taken by mouth. Most people tolerate it well, especially at food-level amounts.
Can oregano oil cause allergic reactions?
Serious allergic reactions are rare but have been reported, including anaphylaxis with symptoms like swelling of the lips and tongue, difficulty breathing, and drops in blood pressure. If you have a known allergy to oregano or other plants in the mint family (like thyme), be cautious and talk with your doctor first.
Does oregano oil really work for respiratory infections or asthma?
The evidence for oregano oil in asthma, bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections is insufficient to rate. We don't have enough reliable data to say whether it helps with these conditions.
Is this just dried oregano in a bottle?
No—this is a concentrated liquid extract of oregano oil in olive oil, so it's much stronger than the dried herb you'd use in cooking. That's why concentrated supplements are less studied and require more caution than food amounts.

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The Full Monographs Behind Oregano Oil’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Oregano

Interacts with 208 drugs

Oregano is a common Mediterranean cooking herb that is also sold as a concentrated oil or supplement, often standardized for a compound called carvacrol. While lab studies suggest it may hav...

Read the full Oregano monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Oregano Oil'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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