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Oregano (Origanum vulgare) extract for food preservation and improvement in gastrointestinal health

Veenstra, J.P. and Johnson, J.J. · International Journal of Nutrition · 2019

Preclinical

Abstract

This review of oregano (Origanum vulgare) extract summarises its antimicrobial use for food preservation and its potential to improve gastrointestinal health, via its carvacrol- and thymol-rich essential oil.

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How to cite

Veenstra, J.P. and Johnson, J.J (2019) 'Oregano (Origanum vulgare) extract for food preservation and improvement in gastrointestinal health', International Journal of Nutrition, 3(4), pp. 43-52. doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-2703

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