Organic Oregano Oil 80% Carvacrol | Vit4ever

Organic Oregano Oil from Vit4ever

Oregano oil is a concentrated extract from the leaves of the oregano plant, also known as wild marjoram. Vit4ever processes this organic oregano oil in organic extra virgin olive oil and encapsulates it. This way, you get a fixed dosage without having to count drops yourself. This product is interesting for those who want to use oregano oil in a practical, precisely dosed form instead of as loose oil or tincture.

What carvacrol is exactly

Oregano oil consists of dozens of different substances, but carvacrol is its best-known component. It is an aromatic compound responsible for much of the characteristic scent and taste of oregano. Manufacturers often specify the carvacrol content of an oregano oil separately, as this content can vary significantly between different oils. In this product, that content is standardized: each capsule contains 100 mg of organic oregano oil, of which 80 mg is carvacrol. This amounts to a carvacrol content of 80 percent, which is on the high side for oregano oil on the market. What many people don't know: the carvacrol content of oregano oil strongly depends on the climate and soil in which the plant grows. Mediterranean oregano, such as the Greek variety used in this product, is known for a relatively high content compared to oregano from cooler regions. For comparison: many cheaper oregano oils on the market state a carvacrol content of 50 to 70 percent, or leave this content unmentioned altogether.

The role of olive oil in this capsule

In its pure form, oregano oil is a concentrated, strongly flavored oil. For this reason, it is almost never used undiluted. Vit4ever chooses organic extra virgin olive oil as the carrier oil. Olive oil is also a vegetable oil, extracted from the fruits of the olive tree (Olea europaea), and blends well with other vegetable oils such as oregano oil. This capsule contains 400 mg of organic olive oil per piece, which dilutes the oregano oil to a manageable and dosable amount within a single capsule. This is where the combination of the two oils comes into play: together they form the complete filling of the capsule, packaged in a shell of vegetable origin. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality grade within olive oil: the olives are cold-pressed, without heating or chemical processing, so that the oil largely retains its original composition.

How oregano oil is extracted and is organic-certified

Oregano oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops of the oregano plant. In this process, water vapor is passed through the plant material, after which the volatile oil droplets evaporate together with the vapor and then condense again. The result is a highly concentrated oil in which the aromatic substances of the plant, including carvacrol, are concentrated. In this product, both the oregano oil and the olive oil carry the organic label. This means that the cultivation of both the oregano and the olives complies with European regulations for organic farming: no synthetic pesticides, no artificial fertilizers, and a limited number of permitted excipients during processing. For a concentrated extract such as oregano oil, this is a relevant fact, because it is precisely in extracts that residues from cultivation can concentrate. The origin of the oregano in this product is Greece, one of the areas where Origanum vulgare has traditionally been cultivated and harvested. The capsule shell itself is made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, a vegetable fiber that serves as an alternative to shells based on animal gelatin. As a result, the entire capsule, from filling to shell, is suitable for a plant-based diet.

Why a capsule and not loose oil

Loose oregano oil is often sold in drop form, where you measure out a number of drops yourself and possibly dilute them. This requires precision, because the oil is concentrated and the taste is pronounced. A capsule with a fixed dosage takes away the need for measuring. Each capsule of this product contains exactly the same amount of oregano oil and carvacrol, regardless of how you take the previous or next capsule. In practice, this means consistent intake without tasting the oil, because the capsule only dissolves in the digestive tract. Many people who have previously worked with loose oregano oil prefer a capsule form precisely because of this ease of use: no pipette, no measuring, and no risk of incorrect dosage per drop. For on the go or while traveling, a capsule is also more practical than a glass dropper bottle: nothing can leak and you don't have to look for a spoon or a glass of water to take the oil. In short: the active content remains the same as that of loose oregano oil, only the form in which you take it changes.