General Dosage
200-600mg oregano oil capsules daily (standardized to 60-80% carvacrol) for 7-14 day courses
Maximum dose: Use for short courses (7-14 days) at recommended doses; not for continuous long-term use
Oregano Oil Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 200-600mg oregano oil capsules daily (standardized to 60-80% carvacrol) for 7-14 day courses
Timing: Between meals for antimicrobial effect; with food if GI irritation occurs
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acute immune support | 200-600mg oregano oil capsules daily for 7-14 days | Emerging |
| GI antimicrobial support | 200mg enteric-coated capsules 3x daily for 6 weeks | Emerging |
| Sublingual drops | 2-4 drops under tongue 2x daily, diluted in carrier oil | Preliminary |
Upper limit: Use for short courses (7-14 days) at recommended doses; not for continuous long-term use
Timing & Absorption
Between meals for antimicrobial effect; with food if GI irritation occurs
Can be taken with or without food.
References
- Force M, Sparks WS, Ronzio RA (2000). Inhibition of enteric parasites by emulsified oil of oregano in vivo. Phytotherapy Research. DOI PubMed
- Lu M, Dai T, Murray CK, Wu MX (2018). Bactericidal property of oregano oil against multidrug-resistant clinical isolates. Frontiers in Microbiology. DOI PubMed