🌿 A Scientific Look at Oregano’s Role in Supporting Wellness

⚠️ Not recommended daily for pregnant women or those with sensitive stomachs.

✅ Oregano Oil – Use With Caution
Highly concentrated — never consume undiluted.

✅ 1–2 drops diluted in carrier oil (for topical antifungal use)
❌ Swallowing full-strength oil
✅ Taken orally only under healthcare provider supervision
❌ Long-term internal use without monitoring
✅ Short-term use for specific concerns
❌ Replacing prescribed treatments

🚫 Avoid in children, pregnant/nursing women, and people on blood thinners or diabetes meds.

⚠️ Safety Tips & Who Should Be Cautious
❗ Allergy to mint, basil, or thyme
May react to oregano — test small amounts first
❗ Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Culinary use safe; avoid medicinal doses
❗ People on medications
Oregano may interact with anticoagulants or lithium
❗ Those with GERD or ulcers
Strong herbs may irritate sensitive stomachs

🩺 Always talk to your doctor before using oregano therapeutically — especially as an oil.

❌ Debunking the Myths
❌ “Oregano oil cures infections”
False — no evidence it replaces antibiotics in systemic illness
❌ “More is better”
Dangerous myth — high doses can damage liver or kidneys
❌ “It boosts immunity instantly”
No — supports overall health, but doesn’t replace immune function
❌ “Eating oregano prevents colds”
Not proven — diet plays a supportive role, not a curative one

Final Thoughts
You don’t need exotic superfoods to support wellness.

But you can reach for the spice jar — knowing that something as simple as oregano holds centuries of healing wisdom.

So next time you’re stirring a sauce…
pause.

Smell the earth.
Feel the warmth.
Respect the power.

Because real healing isn’t loud.
It’s quiet.
And sometimes,
it starts with one tiny leaf — and one deep breath.

And that kind of tradition?
It’s always in season.