Origanum Vulgare Hirtum vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Origanum Vulgare Hirtum

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Origanum Vulgare Hirtum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

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

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

Active Compounds

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

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

Traditional Uses

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

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

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

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

Contraindications

pregnancy, surgery, anticoagulants, children

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

burning sensation, nausea, bleeding risk

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

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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