Other names : Carvacrol, Dostenkraut, European Oregano, Huile d’Origan, Marjolaine Bâtarde, Marjolaine Sauvage, Marjolaine Vivace, Mediterranean Oregano, Mountain Mint, Oil of Oregano, Oregano Oil, Organy, Origan, Origan Européen, Origani Vulgaris Herba, Origano, Origanum, Origanum vulgare, Phytoprogestin, Thé Sauvage, Thym des Bergers, Wild Marjoram, Winter Marjoram, Wintersweet.
==Special Precautions of Oregano==
* Oregano is one of the natural blood thinners. It may inhibit blood clotting.*Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.*There is moderate risk for mucous membrane irritation. * There is a moderate risk of skin sensitization and Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of 1.1%. They advise not to use topically on children age 2 or younger or for those with hypersensitive/diseased/damaged skin. Just remember oil of oregano should be diluted before applying it directly to your skin, Typically, this will be one teaspoon of olive or coconut oil per drop of oregano oil. Make oregano oil a regular part of your home first aid kit. Having a 50/50 mixture of olive oil and oregano oil already prepared will leave you prepared for health issues that arise.
* Oregano oil can be very effective against infections ([[Candidiasis]]), but it can also kill good bacteria so use with caution.
* [[Eugenol]] can be potentially dangerous when ingested in higher amounts. It is hepatotoxic and can have several dangerous side-effects.
* Poses a drug interaction hazard.
* Don't confuse with [[Marjoram]].