Origanum Minutiflorum vs Origanum Vulgare Hirtum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

Origanum Vulgare Hirtum

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Origanum Vulgare Hirtum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

High-carvacrol oregano subspecies from the Mediterranean used medicinally for its potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Active Compounds

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

carvacrol, thymol, beta-fenchyl alcohol, terpinene, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive conditions, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

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

200–400mg oil of oregano daily or 3–5g herb as tea

Contraindications

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

pregnancy, surgery, anticoagulants, children

Side Effects

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

burning sensation, nausea, bleeding risk

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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