Oregano
Major natural antibiotic
Updated
Overview
Major natural antibiotic
Latin name : Origanum compactum
Technical Sheet
- Chemotype
- Carvacrol (40-70%), thymol (5-25%)
- Plant Part
- sommites fleuries
- Extraction
- distillation vapeur
- Administration Routes
- orale (diluee), cutanee (tres diluee)
âš Safety Alerts : Dermocaustic, Hepatotoxic
Max cutaneous dilution : 5%
Therapeutic Properties
- Major antibacterial
- Antiviral
- Antifungal
- Antiparasitic
- Immunostimulant
Indications
- Severe infections
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Urinary infections
- Intestinal parasites
Recommended Dosage
1-2 drops on neutral support, max 7 days
Contraindications
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Children < 15 years
- Liver failure
- Prolonged use > 10 days
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : âś— Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : âś— Not recommended
- Children : âś— Not recommended