Oregano

Origanum vulgare (Oregano) is a spice. Its essential oil component, oil of oregano, is sold as an immune booster. The oil has various antimicrobial properties and can preserve food quality during storage. Human evidence for supplementation is lacking.

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What it is

Origanum vulgare (Oregano) is a spice. Its essential oil component, oil of oregano, is sold as an immune booster.

Key findings

Grade C: Intestinal Parasites (Intestinal Parasite Infection)

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Oregano

Quick Facts: Oregano

Best Evidence:Grade C
Conditions Studied:1
Research Outcomes:1
Key Effect:Intestinal Parasite Infection

Outcomes by grade:

1 conditions · 1 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Intestinal Parasites

Moderate Improvement

13 participants

moderate↑Improves

Evidence by Condition

Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)

CIntestinal Parasite Infection

1 outcome · 1 study

↑Intestinal ParasitesImproves

Research Citations (1)

Inhibition of enteric parasites by emulsified oil of oregano in vivo

Phytother Res

PMID: 10815019

Colostrum

1 shared outcome · 170 outcomes

Colostrum, also known as first milk, is a mammary secretion produced by cows and related animals. The results of supplementation are similar to supplementing whey protein, though colostrum may offer some unique benefits for the immune and digestive systems.