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Spanish Origanum Oil

Thymus capitatus plant
Description

Spanish origanum oil comes from a plant called Thymus capitatus and also from various species of an herb called Origanum.

People use Spanish origanum oil for infections, burns, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In foods and beverages, Spanish origanum oil is used as a flavoring.

In manufacturing, it is used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes.

Is It Effective?

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NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.

Insufficient evidence
  • Burns.
  • Infections.
  • Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of Spanish origanum oil for these uses.

Is it Safe?

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There isn't enough information to know how Spanish origanum oil might work.

Safety

When taken by mouth: Spanish origanum oil is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when used in amounts found in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if Spanish origanum oil is safe or what the side effects might be when used in larger, medicinal amounts.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Spanish origanum oil is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Spanish origanum oil is safe to take in food amounts while pregnant or breastfeeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if medicinal amounts of Spanish origanum oil are safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Drug interactions

It is not known if Spanish Origanum Oil interacts with any medicines. Before taking Spanish Origanum Oil, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.

Herb interactions

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Food interactions

There are no known interactions with foods.

Dosage

The appropriate dose of Spanish origanum oil depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Spanish origanum oil. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

Other names

Aceite de Orégano Español, Coridothymus Capitatus, Huile d'Origan, Huile d'Origan d'Espagne, Origan d'Espagne, Origanum Oil, Satureja Capitata, Sicilian Thyme, Spanish Origanum, Spanish Thyme, Thym d'Espagne, Thymus Capitatus.

Disclaimer

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