🌿 Carvacrol — The heavy hitter. This phenol gives oregano its characteristic warmth and serves as its primary antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent.
🌿 Thymol — A familiar name if you’ve ever read a mouthwash label. Thymol is a potent antifungal and antioxidant, often used in natural disinfectants.
Together, these compounds create a synergistic effect that makes oregano far more than the sum of its parts.