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The pizza herb that's medicine for IBS

Heather Van Vorous, Author · Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sep 29, 2026 · 1 min listen · Last updated September 29, 2026

The idea that herbs are nature’s medicines is so true for BS. Oregano, Origanum vulgare, is a pungently green herb that most people associate with pizza sauce. But oregano has more than great flavor. It contains two volatile oils, thymol and carvacol, that act as anti-spasmodics in the gut.

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The idea that herbs are nature’s medicines is so true for BS.

Oregano, Origanum vulgare**,** is a pungently green herb that most people associate with pizza sauce.

But oregano has more than great flavor. It contains two volatile oils, thymol and carvacol, that act as anti-spasmodics in the gut.

Oregano also increases the production of gastric juices, eases bloating and gas, and relieves menstrual cramps.

In fact, oregano has benefits similar to ** high volatile oil peppermint**.

Oregano also aids nausea and morning sickness, and has a calming effect as a muscle relaxant.

The dried or fresh leaves of the herb make a warm, spicy tea (that will probably remind you of pizza!)

Or use pure oregano oil by adding just 2-4 drops to a cup of hot water or herbal tea (the pure oil should never be used undiluted.)

You can also easily grow fresh Greek oregano in your garden or a kitchen herb pot year round. It’s one of my perennial staple herbs that I use generously in cooking, along with rosemary, peppermint, thyme, and sage.

You are not alone.

P.S. If you need help or have questions hit the Green Button below and I’ll try to answer every one of you!

If you need immediate help please join my Private IBS Coaching.

XOXO

Heather

Heather Van Vorous

Over 40 years dealing with IBS

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