Origanum vulgare
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntifungalAntimicrobialAntioxidantCarminativeDigestive aid
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Infection (general)Limited
- Skin irritationLimited
- WoundsLimited
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- BloatingTraditional
- Cold & fluTraditional
- CoughTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalActivity of Common Thyme, Greek Oregano, and Common Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Essential Oils against Selected Phytopathogens (2024)
PreclinicalOregano (Origanum vulgare) Essential Oil and Its Constituents Prevent Rat Kidney Tissue Injury and Inflammation Induced by a High Dose of L-Arginine (2024)
PreclinicalChemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Origanum vulgare Genotypes Belonging to the Carvacrol and Thymol Chemotypes (2023)
PreclinicalModulatory effect of Origanum vulgare essential oil and carvacrol on Malassezia spp. virulence factors (2023)
PreclinicalUnravelling the Chemotaxonomic Identity of 'White' and 'Black' Oregano (Origanum vulgare) in Northern Greece (2023)
PreclinicalA Carvacrol-Rich Essential Oil Extracted From Oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy') Exerts Potent Antibacterial Effects (2021)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.