Investigating Oregano Oil and Herbal Tea-Induced Bleeding Issues
A user experiences bleeding issues, such as nosebleeds and bleeding nails, while taking oregano oil and herbal teas. The chat explores possible anticoagulant properties in these supplements and recommends consulting a healthcare professional to evaluate potential interactions or sensitivities.
Every time I start taking oregano oil in doses of roughly 200mg, I notice significant bleeding issues like bloody nose, fingernails bleeding, etc.
I can't make sense of this, I wonder if it's a normal event, or if I have some bleeding disorder I'm unaware of. I'm not on any medications.
I don't know if this is normal but I was also drinking herbal teas and maybe this could explain it, but I haven't seen many reports of herbs in tea form causing bleeding issues, but perhaps if the oregano oil is interacting with them?
It happens when I take herbs I tend to notice increased bleeding until about 14+ days after I stop, but why? I don't believe to have bleeding disorers since everything's fine when I'm off them.
I'm sorry to hear about your experiences. There might be some important considerations and interactions regarding the use of oregano oil and herbal teas that could contribute to increased bleeding risk.
Oregano oil contains compounds such as carvacrol and thymol, which have been documented to possess anticoagulant properties1. These compounds might affect blood clotting, especially when taken in high doses. This could potentially explain the bleeding issues you have experienced.
In addition to oregano oil, some herbal teas can also have anticoagulant effects, potentially increasing bleeding risk. Some herbs, like those in the Artemisia or Salvia family, if present in the teas you are consuming, might also potentiate bleeding2.
Even though it's not common to experience such symptoms without an underlying condition, the continuous use of herbs with anticoagulant properties may influence bleeding tendency, which appears to resolve after discontinuation. This does not necessarily indicate a bleeding disorder, but it may indicate a sensitivity to such compounds.
It would be important to consult a healthcare professional to discuss these symptoms, particularly if they persist, to rule out any underlying conditions. They might suggest evaluating your coagulation profile to better understand these interactions.
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