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Oregano Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Thymely Solutions

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 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 Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions

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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.
  • 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 delivered in extra virgin olive oil as the carrier.

Oregano oil is a concentrated extract, much stronger than the dried herb you'd sprinkle on pizza, which is why the safety profile shifts when you move from food amounts to supplement amounts.

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 oil is still being built. The data we hold rates it insufficient reliable evidence for acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, and upper respiratory infections — meaning we don't have enough solid human studies yet to say whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the research currently supports it and whether it's the right choice for you.

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 the amounts you'd find in food. Concentrated oregano oil supplements are much stronger and have been studied less, so caution applies.

The most common side effect is gastrointestinal upset. Some people — especially those sensitive to plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae) — can develop allergic reactions ranging from contact dermatitis to serious systemic allergic reactions like swelling of the lips and tongue, difficulty breathing, and rarely, anaphylaxis.

During pregnancy, medicinal amounts of oregano oil are possibly unsafe — food amounts are likely fine, but supplement doses should be avoided. While breastfeeding, the safety of oregano supplements is not established, so stick to normal food amounts and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement.

If you have a known allergy to oregano, thyme, or other plants in the mint family, skip 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.

Double-check this product if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs — oregano oil may increase bleeding risk. Also check if you're on diabetes medication, since oregano might lower blood sugar further.

These are Moderate-severity interactions, so it's a conversation worth having with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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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 by Thymely Solutions is generally well tolerated as a food, but this is a concentrated supplement, so the safety and effect profile is different. If you take blood thinners or diabetes medication, you must check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — the interaction potential is real.

The evidence for specific health claims is still incomplete. If you're pregnant, have a mint-family allergy, or are breastfeeding, talk it over with your own healthcare provider first.

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) 788332051418
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 211700
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
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 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
Servings per container
270
UPC/BARCODE
788332051418
IngredientAmount% DV
Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil43 mg--

Other ingredients: extra virgin Olive Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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

Shake well before using.

Precautions

Warning: Please keep out of the reach of children.

A normal warming sensation may be noticed when applied externally. Avoid contact with genitals.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

K Parve K-1604

Formula

K Parve K-1604

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Oregano Oil by Thymely Solutions label

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Oregano Oil 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 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container270 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 Thymely Solutions Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wild Mediterranean Oregano Oil 208

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.

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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

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.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
Medicinal amounts of oregano oil are rated possibly unsafe during pregnancy, so it's best to avoid oregano supplements when you're expecting. Food amounts are likely fine. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Is this safe to use while breastfeeding?
The safety of oregano oil supplements while breastfeeding is not established. Stick to normal food amounts and check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement like this one.
What side effects might I experience?
Most people tolerate oregano well, but gastrointestinal upset is the most common side effect. If you're sensitive to oregano or other plants in the mint family, you could develop allergic contact dermatitis or, rarely, systemic allergic reactions like swelling and difficulty breathing.
Does this actually work for colds or respiratory infections?
The evidence isn't there yet. We rate oregano insufficient reliable evidence for upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, and asthma. That doesn't mean it won't help you, just that we don't have enough solid human studies to say it does.
What's the difference between cooking with oregano and taking this supplement?
This is a concentrated extract, much stronger than dried oregano you'd use in food. That's why safety and potential interactions shift when you move from kitchen amounts to supplement amounts — it's a different ball game.
Can someone with a thyme allergy take this?
No. Oregano and thyme are both in the mint family (Lamiaceae), and allergies within that family can cross over. If you've had a reaction to thyme or other mint-family herbs, skip this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives.

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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.

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