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Oil of Oregano
GI Microbial Balance*
Highly absorbable oil of oregano to support healthy inflammatory responses, healthy gastrointestinal function, and a healthy GI microbial balance.*
Standardized to contain carvacrol and thymol, the primary bioactive phenolic compounds in oregano.
• Supports gastrointestinal health*
• Supports healthy microbial balance*
• Promotes healthy inflammatory and antioxidant responses*
Recommended Use: Take 1 softgel per day with a meal or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Healthy microbial balance*
Oil of oregano extract has a longstanding history in botanical medicine for promoting a healthy microbial balance in the GI tract and supporting intestinal cleansing.* The oil of oregano in this product is emulsified with olive oil as a carrier to avoid irritation to the gastrointestinal mucosal lining.
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Oil of Oregano by Designs for Health is a concentrated oregano oil supplement that delivers carvacrol and thymol — two naturally occurring compounds found in oregano (Origanum vulgare).* Each softgel provides 36 mg of these active compounds, standardized from a high-quality 60%–75% carvacrol oregano oil.* The oil is carefully emulsified with olive oil to help protect the delicate lining of the digestive tract.*
Oregano has a long history in botanical medicine for supporting a healthy gut environment.* This supplement supports immune health, gut microbial balance, and intestinal cleansing.*
Oil of Oregano supports immune function and helps maintain a healthy microbial balance in the digestive tract.* Designs for Health’s Oil of Oregano provides 60 mg of oregano oil per serving, standardized to carvacrol and thymol, the key bioactive compounds traditionally used to support GI health, intestinal cleansing, and digestive wellness.* It also supports healthy antioxidant status and inflammatory responses, which may also support the body's overall immune responses.*
Key benefits include support for gastrointestinal health and intestinal cleansing, promotion of a healthy microbial balance in the GI tract, and support for healthy antioxidant status and inflammatory responses.* These are supported by the bioactive compounds carvacrol and thymol found naturally in oregano oil, standardized for consistent potency in each softgel.*
Take 1 softgel per day with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Oil of Oregano is delivered in a convenient softgel form. Consult your practitioner for guidance on duration and timing of use as part of your gut health protocol.*
Designs for Health’s Oil of Oregano contains 60 mg of oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) per softgel, derived from the leaf of the oregano plant.* The formula is standardized to provide 36 mg of carvacrol and thymol, the key bioactive compounds responsible for its potency and traditional use in supporting digestive and GI health.* Carvacrol, the primary active compound, helps support a healthy microbial balance in the GI tract while promoting healthy antioxidant status and inflammatory responses.* Thymol works alongside carvacrol to further support healthy microbial environments and antioxidant status.* Olive oil is included to emulsify the oregano oil and help reduce the chance of GI irritation, while bovine gelatin, vegetable glycerine, and purified water form the softgel capsule.*
Designs for Health’s Oil of Oregano is formulated to support a healthy microbial balance in the digestive tract and promote intestinal cleansing through its bioactive compounds, carvacrol and thymol.* These compounds also help support healthy antioxidant status and inflammatory responses, contributing to overall wellness and GI health.* Individuals with imbalanced microbial environments may experience additional digestive support when using this formula consistently as directed.* Results can vary based on factors such as overall health status, body weight, medical history, diet, lifestyle habits, and the use of other medications or supplements.
Oil of Oregano is formulated for daily use when taken as directed.* The recommended serving is 1 softgel per day with a meal, as directed by your health care practitioner.* Taking it with food may help support comfort and absorption.* The oregano oil is emulsified with olive oil and delivered in a small softgel designed to help reduce the chance of GI irritation.* As with any supplement, it is important to consult your health care practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have existing health conditions, or are taking medications.*
Cooking with oregano can provide some of the same beneficial plant compounds found in oregano oil, but in much smaller amounts.* Designs for Health’s Oil of Oregano is a concentrated extract standardized to deliver consistent amounts of carvacrol and thymol, the key bioactive compounds in oregano oil, in every softgel.* Each serving provides 60 mg of oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) per serving, including 36 mg of carvacrol and thymol, offering potency and consistency that cooking with oregano alone cannot provide.* Oil of oregano has also been traditionally used to support a healthy microbial balance in the digestive tract and promote intestinal cleansing as part of overall GI wellness.*
Oil of Oregano
High-Quality Oregano Oil Extract (60 mg Origanum vulgare per Softgel, Standardized to 60–75% Carvacrol) for Gastrointestinal Health, GI Microbial Balance, Intestinal Cleansing, Healthy Inflammatory Responses, and Antioxidant Support*
Key Performance Benefits
- Supports gastrointestinal health*
- Supports healthy gastrointestinal microbial balance*
- Promotes healthy inflammatory responses*
- Promotes healthy antioxidant responses*
What This Product Is
Oil of Oregano is an herbal extract that supports gastrointestinal (GI) health, intestinal cleansing, and a healthy GI microbial balance. This product contains the highest quality oil of oregano extracts to provide the benefits of the oregano plant. Oil of Oregano delivers 60 mg of oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) per 1 softgel serving standardized to the active ingredients of carvacrol and thymol. Oil of Oregano may promote healthy inflammatory and antioxidant responses — dual factors that promote overall health and may help to attenuate internal stress in the body.*
Due to its ability to support intestinal cleansing, this formula may be clinically beneficial to individuals with imbalanced microbial environments in the GI tract. Similar to other common herbs and spices, oregano is a familiar culinary ingredient that may be clinically beneficial when its active ingredients are isolated and provided in concentrated amounts. Oil of oregano extract has a longstanding history in botanical medicine for promoting a healthy microbial balance in the GI tract and supporting intestinal cleansing.*
Mechanism of Action
Carvacrol and Thymol: Active Antimicrobial Compounds
The oregano oil is standardized to 36 mg of the bioactive ingredients carvacrol and thymol (from 60% to 75% carvacrol oregano oil). Carvacrol is the primary active compound responsible for oregano oil’s antimicrobial and intestinal cleansing properties. Thymol provides complementary antimicrobial support. Together, they promote a healthy microbial balance in the GI tract.*
GI Microbial Balance and Intestinal Cleansing
The concentrated oregano oil extract supports intestinal cleansing and may be clinically beneficial for individuals with imbalanced microbial environments in the GI tract. The antimicrobial properties of carvacrol and thymol help maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms, supporting overall gastrointestinal health and function.*
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties
Oil of Oregano may promote healthy inflammatory and antioxidant responses, dual factors that promote overall health and may help attenuate internal stress in the body. These properties complement the antimicrobial benefits by supporting the GI tract’s recovery and maintaining a healthy inflammatory environment.*
Applications
- Individuals seeking gastrointestinal health and microbial balance support*
- Those wanting intestinal cleansing support through concentrated botanical antimicrobials*
- Individuals looking for healthy inflammatory and antioxidant response support*
- Those with imbalanced microbial environments in the GI tract*
- Individuals seeking traditional botanical support for digestive health*
Key Ingredients / Formula Highlights
Oregano Oil (60 mg Origanum vulgare per Softgel)
Standardized to 36 mg bioactive carvacrol and thymol. 60–75% carvacrol oregano oil. Highest quality oregano oil extracts. Supports intestinal cleansing and GI microbial balance.*
Softgel Format
One softgel per day with a meal. Available in 60 and 120 softgel bottles. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO.
Suggested Use
Take 1 softgel per day with a meal, or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Product Questions
How does Oil of Oregano compare to Olive Leaf Extract for microbial balance?
Oil of Oregano provides concentrated carvacrol and thymol from oregano oil, specifically targeting GI microbial balance and intestinal cleansing through direct antimicrobial activity in the digestive tract. Olive Leaf Extract provides oleuropein (standardized to 20%) for broader immune health, antioxidative status, blood sugar metabolism, and gut microbial balance support. Choose Oil of Oregano for targeted GI microbial balance and intestinal cleansing, or Olive Leaf Extract for broader immune and metabolic support with microbial balance benefits.*
Why is standardization to carvacrol important?
Carvacrol is the primary bioactive compound in oregano oil responsible for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Standardization to 60–75% carvacrol ensures that each softgel delivers a consistent, clinically relevant amount of this active compound (approximately 36 mg per serving), providing reliable therapeutic benefit for GI microbial balance and intestinal cleansing.*
Who may benefit most from Oil of Oregano?
Individuals seeking gastrointestinal microbial balance and intestinal cleansing support, those with imbalanced microbial environments in the GI tract, people wanting traditional botanical antimicrobial support for digestive health, and anyone seeking combined antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant support for GI wellness.*
Practitioner Reference
Oil of Oregano is positioned within the Designs for Health Gastrointestinal Health category. Available as ORG060 (60 softgels) and ORG120 (120 softgels). This product is intended for use under the guidance of a licensed health-care practitioner.