Origanum vulgare.

Origano / Oregano is a warming, pungent, and antimicrobial herb native to the Mediterranean and traditionally used for centuries in European herbal medicine to treat respiratory and digestive infections. It is a powerful herbal ally for acute and chronic infections due to its broad-spectrum antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic actions. It is commonly indicated for upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, sore throat, and candida overgrowth, as well as digestive issues involving dysbiosis, bloating, and intestinal parasites.

Origano’s carminative properties help relieve gastrointestinal cramping and spasms. It is often used short-term to address acute microbial imbalance or as part of gut repair protocols targeting SIBO, leaky gut, and microbial overgrowth.

PPC Fresh Plant Tincture (FPT) range

• Made from fresh plants and processed within hours of harvest (vs traditional extracts which are made from dried herbs)
• Australian grown & 100% Certified organic by ACO
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Traditional Use

Used historically in Mediterranean herbalism for respiratory infections, digestive complaints, colic, and microbial imbalance; valued as a warming, aromatic herb to support immunity and digestion.

Actions

Antimicrobial (bacterial, fungal, viral), antioxidant, carminative, digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, immune-supportive, mucosal trophorestorative

Indications

• Gastrointestinal infections
• Dysbiosis and microbial overgrowth
• Respiratory infections
• Recurrent infections
• Low-grade inflammation
• Mild metabolic imbalance
• Skin and urinary tract conditions
• Menstrual complaints
• Musculoskeletal complaints with underlying microbial or inflammatory drivers
• Topically for oral, skin and superficial fungal infections

Energetics

Warming, aromatic, pungent, drying

Use in Pregnancy

Generally safe in culinary amounts; avoid medicinal dosing unless guided by a qualified practitioner.

Contraindications & Cautions

May irritate sensitive GI mucosa in high doses; topical use may cause skin sensitivity in some individuals.

Drug Interactions

Monitor with anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents
Monitor with antidiabetic medications
Caution with CYP450 substrates.
Monitor with antimicrobial agents.
Separate dosing with iron and zinc supplements.

Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

Substitutes

Garlic, Thyme, Pomegranate, Barberry, Elecampane, Hyssop, Echinacea, Andrographis