Swanson Oregano Oil 10:1 Extract
You are looking for oregano oil in a form that is easy to take every day, without the harsh taste of pure oil. These Swanson softgels deliver 150 mg of oregano oil as a 10:1 extract, obtained from the leaves of wild oregano (Origanum vulgare) and incorporated into olive oil. One softgel per day is enough. This way, you know exactly what you are getting, in a capsule that you simply swallow.
What a 10:1 extract actually means
With a 10:1 extract, ten times as much plant material has been reduced to a portion of oil. It is therefore a concentrated form: the oil components from the oregano are in a small volume. Oregano oil naturally contains carvacrol, the best-known plant substance from this herb. The oil also contains thymol and other aromatic substances that occur naturally in oregano. By concentrating, you get those components in a fixed dose per softgel, instead of as loose drops that you have to measure yourself. Many people wonder if an extract is stronger than regular oil. The difference is not in strength, but in concentration: more plant material per drop of oil.
Why oregano is more than a culinary herb
You probably know oregano from Italian cuisine. But the herb has been used in herbal tradition for centuries. Oregano oil can contribute to the health of the stomach and intestines*. Furthermore, oregano (Origanum vulgare) is traditionally used to support digestion*. And oregano supports respiratory health and natural resistance*. These are exactly the reasons why people take oregano oil as a fixed supplement, regardless of what is on their plate. This is about a plant, not a mixture of herbs.
A softgel with olive oil as a base
Pure oregano oil has a strong, harsh taste and smell. Many people therefore find drops difficult to take. A softgel solves that: you swallow it whole with water and taste nothing. The oil is incorporated into olive oil, and this was done deliberately. Oil dissolves well in oil. Furthermore, the softgel contains only the capsule wall of gelatin, glycerol, and water. It is therefore a mono-ingredient without unnecessary additives. What you get is concentrated oregano oil from Origanum vulgare in a simple, recognizable base.
How much you get per day
Each softgel contains the same 150 mg, so measuring or dropping is not necessary. The standard dosage is one softgel per day with water. If desired, you can take up to four per day spread out. With 120 softgels per bottle, one per day lasts you over four months with a bottle. A fixed dose also makes it easier to stick with it, because you do not have to measure out again every time. This way, you know exactly how much oregano oil you get every day.
In short: a concentrated oregano oil in a softgel that you easily swallow, with olive oil as a carrier. We state the facts about what is in it and where it comes from, without empty promises, so that you can make a conscious choice yourself.
*Health claim pending European approval.