Oregano Oil 150mg 80% Carvacrol | 120 Capsules | Vit4ever

Oregano Oil 150mg 80% Carvacrol from Vit4ever

You probably know oregano as a kitchen herb, but the plant also produces a concentrated oil. Vit4ever extracts this oregano oil via steam distillation of the leaves of Origanum vulgare and standardizes the extract to 80 percent carvacrol, the aromatic compound that gives oregano its characteristic scent. Each capsule delivers 150 mg of oregano oil, supplemented with olive oil as a carrier. A bottle contains 120 softgels.

What carvacrol is and why the percentage matters

Carvacrol belongs to the group of monoterpenes, volatile aromatic compounds that occur in many herbs. In oregano, carvacrol is the dominant compound, responsible for the sharp scent you recognize when you rub a leaf between your fingers. Just like with other plant extracts, the carvacrol content can vary considerably between batches of oregano, depending on where and when the plant was harvested. Vit4ever therefore standardizes to a fixed percentage of 80 percent, so that each capsule delivers a comparable amount of carvacrol: with 150 mg of oregano oil, that amounts to 120 mg of carvacrol.

Steam distillation: how the oil is extracted

Steam distillation is a classic method for extracting volatile oils from plants. Water vapor is passed through the plant parts, causing the aromatic compounds to evaporate and be collected along with the steam. After condensation, the oil separates itself from the water. This technique has been used for centuries for essential oils and has the advantage that no chemical solvents are used. The result is a concentrated oregano oil that is then processed into the capsule, mixed with olive oil so that the oil is easier to dose.

One capsule per day, a four-month supply

You take one capsule daily with sufficient water. A bottle of 120 capsules will therefore last four months, which amounts to 120 daily doses of oregano oil. The combination of olive oil as a carrier and the softgel makes the oil easy to dose, without having to work with individual drops.

A simple formula

The Vit4ever softgel contains a beef gelatin shell with glycerin, in addition to the oregano oil and olive oil, without fillers, magnesium stearate, or artificial preservatives. This product is therefore not suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The product is GMO-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free. A bottle of 120 capsules is sufficient for four months at one capsule per day. Vit4ever has each batch independently tested in a laboratory for the actual carvacrol content, so that the percentage on the label is truly present in the capsule.

The oregano for this extract is obtained from Origanum vulgare, a plant that originally grows around the Mediterranean and has been used there in the kitchen for centuries, often as a dried herb in tomato dishes and olive oil. The leaves are harvested at the time when the aromatic oil content is highest, before they are processed via steam distillation into the concentrated oil that ends up in the capsule. By standardizing to 80 percent carvacrol, Vit4ever ensures that fluctuations in the plant itself, depending on harvest time, growing location, and climate, do not affect the final capsule. This way, you get a comparable amount of carvacrol with every order, regardless of which harvest the raw material comes from, which keeps the composition predictable and comparable from capsule to capsule.