Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb with a long history of traditional use. Oregano oil possesses powerful, free radical-neutralizing compounds, some of which support healthy, normal immune system responses. Modern studies indicate that oregano oil may also help maintain healthy intestinal flora balance. Protocol for Life Balance® Oregano Oil Softgels are standardized to ensure a minimum of 55% carvacrol, one of oregano’s active constituents, and are enteric coated for release in the small intestine.
Oregano Oil Technical Information
Take 1 softgel 1 to 3 times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
SAFETY INFORMATION Tolerability: This product is generally well tolerated. Contraindications: Known allergy to oregano, fennel and ginger. As a precaution, this product is not recommended for pregnant, lactating women.
INTERACTIONS
Drug Interactions: In vitro data suggest that carvacrol can competitively inhibit the activity of UGTA9-mediated glucuronidation. UGT1A9 is one of the most important UGT isoforms in humans and is involved in the metabolism of many drugs. These results have not been confirmed in vivo therefore the interactions between carvacrol and drugs metabolized via UGT1A9 are only theoretical. Animal data suggest that oregano oil, and to a lesser extent fennel and ginger oils, have antiplatelet aggregation activity, though results have not been clinically confirmed. Therefore the interaction between these essential oils and anticoagulating medication is only theoretical
Supplement Interactions: Theoretically, concomitant use of oregano, fennel and ginger oils and herbs that may affect platelet aggregation could increase the risk of bleeding.
Theoretically, concomitant use of carvacrol and supplements metabolized via UGTA9-mediated glucuronidation such as phenols and flavonoids may affect the metabolism of said compounds. The clinical significance of these interactions has not been evaluated.
Interaction with Lab Tests:None known
