Lippia Graveolens vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Aromatic shrub native to Mexico and Central America, stronger in flavor than Mediterranean oregano, used medicinally for respiratory infections and digestive complaints.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

carvacrol, thymol, linalool, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

respiratory infections, digestive complaints, antibacterial, antifungal

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

antimicrobial, antioxidant, respiratory support, digestive aid

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

2–4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

mild digestive upset, contact dermatitis from essential oil

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset