Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule):
Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf Oil...200 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Gelatin(Capsule shell)

Directions:
Take one or more capsules daily with food.

Consult a health care practitioner:
if symptoms persist or worsen.
Keep out of reach of children.

Q1: What is wild oregano oil supplement used for?
Wild oregano oil supplement supports immune function and helps maintain a healthy immune response, helps maintain antioxidant defences against oxidative stress, supports respiratory health and helps maintain healthy respiratory tract function, and supports a healthy inflammatory response. Wild oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) is one of the most extensively researched botanical oils for immune support and antioxidant defence. Health Canada licensed with NPN 80101649.

Q2: What is carvacrol and why is it important in oregano oil?
Carvacrol is a monoterpenoid phenol and the primary bioactive compound in wild oregano oil, typically comprising 60 to 85% of the total phenol content in high quality wild oregano oil. Carvacrol is the compound most extensively studied for wild oregano oil's biological activity including its antioxidant, immune supporting, and antimicrobial properties. The carvacrol content is the primary quality indicator and potency marker for wild oregano oil supplements. Low quality oregano oil products may contain as little as 20 to 30% carvacrol, while high quality wild oregano oil concentrates contain 70% or more.

Q3: What is the difference between wild oregano oil and culinary oregano?
Wild oregano oil is extracted from Origanum vulgare, a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region that produces significantly higher concentrations of carvacrol and thymol compared to common culinary oregano (Origanum marjoram). Wild oregano grown in Mediterranean climates produces the highest natural carvacrol content due to the specific growing conditions of the region. Culinary oregano used in cooking is a different species with a much lower phenolic content and is not equivalent to wild oregano oil supplements for immune and antioxidant support.

Q4: How does wild oregano oil support immune function?
Carvacrol and thymol, the primary phenolic compounds in wild oregano oil, support immune function through multiple mechanisms. Research on oregano oil and its phenolic compounds demonstrates support for the activity of immune cells and the body's natural defence mechanisms. Wild oregano oil has been used in Mediterranean traditional medicine for respiratory and immune support for centuries, and modern research supports its role in maintaining a healthy immune response and supporting the body's natural defences against seasonal challenges.

Q5: How does wild oregano oil support antioxidant defence?
Wild oregano oil is one of the most potent natural antioxidants known, with an ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) value significantly higher than most fruits, vegetables, and other botanical antioxidants. Carvacrol and thymol are potent free radical scavengers that directly neutralize reactive oxygen species and support the activity of endogenous antioxidant enzymes. The high phenolic content of wild oregano oil contributes to its broad spectrum antioxidant activity, protecting cells and tissues from oxidative damage.

Q6: Why is softgel format better than liquid oregano oil drops?
Wild oregano oil has an intensely pungent, spicy flavour and aroma that many people find difficult to tolerate in liquid drop form, often causing a burning sensation in the mouth and throat. The softgel format encapsulates the oregano oil in a sealed shell, delivering the full potency of the high carvacrol concentrate without the burning sensation, strong taste, or lingering odour associated with liquid oregano oil. This makes consistent daily supplementation practical and comfortable for long term use.

Q7: Is this wild oregano oil supplement licensed by Health Canada?
Yes. This product is a licensed Natural Health Product with NPN 80101649, approved by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations. It is manufactured in a GMP certified facility in Canada.

Q8: Is wild oregano oil suitable for vegans?
The softgel shell in this product contains gelatin and is therefore not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. The oregano oil itself is plant derived from Origanum vulgare. Individuals seeking a vegan oregano oil supplement should look for products using a vegetable capsule or hypromellose shell.

Q9: Who should consult a healthcare practitioner before taking wild oregano oil?
Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a known allergy to plants in the Lamiaceae (mint) family including oregano, mint, basil, and thyme, are taking blood thinning medications, or are taking medications for diabetes or blood pressure. Wild oregano oil is not recommended for long term continuous use without guidance from a healthcare practitioner.

Q10: Can wild oregano oil be taken every day?
Wild oregano oil can be taken daily as directed on the product label or by a healthcare practitioner. It is not recommended for long term continuous use without professional guidance due to the potency of its phenolic compounds. Many practitioners recommend cycling oregano oil supplementation, for example three weeks on and one week off, though specific guidance should come from a healthcare practitioner familiar with your health history.

Q11: How long does one bottle of Wild Oregano Oil last?
Each bottle contains 30 softgels. At 1 softgel per day it provides a one month supply.

Q12: Where is this wild oregano oil supplement manufactured?
This product is made in Canada in a GMP certified facility operating under Health Canada oversight. NPN 80101649.