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Oregano Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Thymely Solutions

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

Oregano Oil is a dietary supplement by Thymely Solutions 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 Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions

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.
  • “Oil of Oregano” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (510 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This capsule contains one active ingredient: pure wild Mediterranean oregano oil. Oregano oil is a concentrated extract, much stronger than the dried oregano you'd use in cooking.

The inactive ingredients are non-GMO soy lecithin, modified vegetable cellulose, and extra virgin olive oil — these help deliver and stabilize the active oil in capsule form.

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 oregano oil works for acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, or upper respiratory tract infections — the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these uses. If you're considering it for one of these purposes, talk with your doctor about what the current research really supports and what might work better.

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 generally well tolerated. As a concentrated supplement, however, it's much stronger and far less studied, so caution applies.

The most common side effect is gastrointestinal upset when taken by mouth. Rarely, some people have had serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis — one person experienced breathing difficulty, swelling of the lips and tongue, and a dangerous drop in blood pressure after eating oregano-seasoned pizza.

If you have a known allergy to plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), be especially careful. During pregnancy, oregano oil supplements should be avoided — food amounts are likely fine, but medicinal doses aren't established as safe.

While breastfeeding, safety data for supplements isn't available, so stick to food amounts and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether a supplement makes sense for you.

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 (anticoagulants or antiplatelets) — oregano oil may increase bleeding risk (Moderate severity). Also double-check if you're on any diabetes medication, since oregano may lower blood sugar and raise hypoglycemia risk (Moderate severity).

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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 may appeal to you if you're drawn to herbal remedies, but the evidence it works for common respiratory or skin issues isn't established yet. The bigger concern is that it may interact with blood thinners and diabetes medications — two categories worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

If you have a history of allergies to oregano or other mint-family plants, mention that too.

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 Dec 22, 2019.

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 Thymely Solutions
Barcode (UPC) 788332083815
Net contents 60 Liquid Veggie Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 211751
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions, 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 Veggie Cap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Cap(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
788332083815
IngredientAmount% DV
Oil of Oregano510 mg--
pure Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil45 mg--

Other ingredients: non-GMO Soy Lecithin, Modified Vegetable Cellulose, extra virgin Olive Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Generally: 1 veggie cap 1-3 times daily Acute: 2-3 veggie caps 3 times daily with water

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

Formulation

100% Vegetarian

Formula

Carvacrol 70

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Cap-Pro

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Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions

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

Serving size1 Veggie Cap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Oil of Oregano

Interacts with
208 drugs
510 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: Non-GMO Soy Lecithin, Modified Vegetable Cellulose, Extra virgin Olive Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions 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 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.

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 Oregano Oil, from the product label.

Thymely Solutions

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Name
Thymely Solutions
Street Address
104 N Court St.
City
Fairfield
State
IA
ZipCode
52556
Phone Number
(641) 472-9815
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Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions: Common Questions

Does Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions 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.
Is oregano oil safe to use while I'm pregnant?
Oregano oil supplements should be avoided during pregnancy. Normal food amounts of oregano are likely fine, but concentrated supplement doses aren't established as safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's best for you.
What are the side effects I might notice?
Most people taking oregano oil tolerate it well. Gastrointestinal upset — nausea, cramping, or digestive discomfort — is the most common side effect. Rarely, serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported, especially in people sensitive to mint-family plants.
Will oregano oil help my respiratory infection or acne?
The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence that oregano oil works for upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, asthma, acne, or headaches. If you're considering it for one of these, check with your doctor about treatments with stronger evidence behind them.
Why is this supplement so much stronger than dried oregano I cook with?
Oregano oil is a concentrated extract — it strips out and concentrates the active compounds from the herb. That makes it far more potent than sprinkling dried oregano on food, which is why it's treated as a medicine rather than just a seasoning.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Safety data for oregano oil supplements while breastfeeding isn't established. Stick to normal food amounts and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether a supplement is right for you during this time.

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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.

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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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