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Botanical

Oregano

Oregano is Origanum vulgare, a herb of the mint family used as a spice. Its essential oil is rich in carvacrol.

Also listed as Wild Marjoram, Origanum Vulgare, Oregano Extract, Organic Oregano

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

InflammationModerateBNo linked study
Gut healthModerateBNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevitySmallCNo linked study
Cholesterol balanceCardiovascularSmallCNo linked study
Immune SupportSmallCNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Immune Support23.8%
Detox17.8%
Essential Health16.5%
Gut Health15.4%
Energy6.8%
Cognition3.2%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Oregano nutrient profile