⚠️ 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
âś… Taken orally only under healthcare provider supervision
❌ Long-term internal use without monitoring
âś… Short-term use for specific concerns
❌ Replacing prescribed treatments
đźš« Avoid in children, pregnant/nursing women, and people on blood thinners or diabetes meds.
⚠️ Safety Tips & Who Should Be Cautious
âť— Allergy to mint, basil, or thyme
May react to oregano — test small amounts first
âť— Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Culinary use safe; avoid medicinal doses
âť— People on medications
Oregano may interact with anticoagulants or lithium
âť— 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.
