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Quantum Oregano Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Quantum Nutrition Labs

Liquid Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Quantum Oregano Oil is a dietary supplement by Quantum Nutrition Labs 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 Carvacrol. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Quantum Oregano Oil by Quantum Nutrition Labs

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.

Quantum Oregano Oil is a single-ingredient supplement: carvacrol from oregano in a liquid form with extra virgin olive oil as the carrier. That's it—one active ingredient doing the work.

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 this product works for any of the conditions it's marketed for—acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, or upper respiratory infections. For each one, the data rates effectiveness as insufficient reliable evidence.

That doesn't mean oregano is useless, only that we don't have solid clinical proof yet for these uses.

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 in food amounts is well tolerated. Concentrated supplements like this are stronger and less studied, so we know less about their safety at these doses.

The most common side effect reported is gastrointestinal upset. Rarely, people have had allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, and topical application can cause skin irritation or contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

During pregnancy, the safety data advises against medicinal or supplement amounts of oregano oil—food amounts are likely fine. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough data to know whether supplement amounts are safe, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.

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.

Check your blood thinners (anticoagulants like warfarin) and antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, clopidogrel) first—oregano may increase bleeding risk. Also screen any diabetes medications, since oregano might lower blood sugar.

Use the interaction checker for your specific drugs.

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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 is a single-ingredient oregano oil supplement best suited for people with no blood clotting or diabetes medications. If you take any prescription drugs—especially blood thinners or diabetes meds—check them against our interaction tool first.

Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a known sensitivity to oregano or related plants like thyme.

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 Jan 24, 2024.

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 Quantum Oregano Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Quantum Nutrition Labs
Net contents 0.5 Fluid Ounce(s); 15 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 302387
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Quantum Oregano Oil by Quantum Nutrition Labs, 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:
0.09 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.09 mL
Servings per container
166
IngredientAmount% DV
Carvacrol18 mg--

Other ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 5 drops, twice daily in 2 oz. of water or with food. Feeling a heat sensation after use is normal. Cap tightly to avoid evaporation.

Formula

Features European oil of oregano with naturally occurring carvacrol

European essential oil of oregano

Kosher Certified

OU (Kosher)

Precautions

Avoid contact with eyes and genital regions.

Tamper seal: Use only if seal is intact.

If pregnant or nursing, consult a health professional before taking.

Keep out of reach of children.

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.

Formulation

Traditional health support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

OU (Kosher)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Quantum Oregano Oil by Quantum Nutrition Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Quantum Oregano Oil by Quantum Nutrition Labs

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

Serving size0.09 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container166 Amounts shown are per serving.

Carvacrol

Interacts with
208 drugs
18 mg per serving Form: Oregano Essential Oil

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

Carvacrol monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Quantum Oregano Oil by Quantum Nutrition Labs Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Carvacrol 208

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Quantum 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.

Carvacrol2 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 Quantum Oregano Oil, from the product label.

Quantum Nutrition Labs

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Name
Quantum Nutrition Labs
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quantum Oregano Oil by Quantum Nutrition Labs: Common Questions

Does Quantum Oregano Oil by Quantum Nutrition Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Quantum 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?
Quantum 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 during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against medicinal or supplement amounts during pregnancy. Food amounts of oregano are likely fine, but this concentrate is stronger. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to be.
What's the most common side effect?
Gastrointestinal upset—nausea, stomach discomfort—is what most people report if they do have an issue. Serious allergic reactions are rare but have been documented.
Does oregano oil actually work for colds or asthma?
We don't have solid clinical evidence yet that it works for upper respiratory infections, asthma, bronchitis, or the other conditions listed. That doesn't mean it won't help you, just that reliable studies backing those uses aren't in our data.
Can I use this if I'm sensitive to herbs like thyme?
Oregano and thyme are from the same plant family, so if you've had reactions to thyme or other Lamiaceae plants, you're at higher risk for an allergic reaction to oregano too. Skip it or test it carefully under professional guidance.
Is this supplement safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know whether supplement amounts of oregano oil are safe while breastfeeding. Food amounts are fine, but this is a concentrate. Check with your pharmacist or doctor for your specific situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Quantum Oregano Oil’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Quantum 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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