oregano
Herbs & Spices
Is oregano aip-compatible?
See whether oregano fits an aip diet, with a clear compatible-or-avoid verdict plus its FODMAP, histamine and other trigger ratings in one place.
Related checkers
Compare oregano across criteria
Sensitivity notes
Why aip diet checker matters
The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is an elimination diet designed to reduce inflammation and heal the gut in people with autoimmune conditions. It removes grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, and nightshades during the elimination phase.
- Elimination phase removes all potentially inflammatory foods
- Focus on nutrient-dense foods: organ meats, bone broth, vegetables
- Reintroduce foods one at a time after 30-90 days
- Sleep, stress management, and movement are part of the protocol
- Work with a practitioner experienced in autoimmune protocols
Sensitivities
What oregano contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
Plant compounds
Irritants
Additives
Allergens
Diet fit
Where oregano fits
Therapeutic diets
Lifestyle diets
Religious diets
What to know about oregano
Oregano is a high-salicylate herb, and because it is nearly always used dried, it is one of the most concentrated salicylate sources in the spice rack. Drying strips out the water and packs the salicylates into a small volume, so a teaspoon shaken over pizza or a tomato sauce delivers far more than the same weight of the fresh leaf. It is strongly anti-inflammatory, which makes it a genuinely healthy herb that still trips up salicylate-sensitive people.
Watch for
- High in salicylates, and dried oregano is especially concentrated because drying removes water and leaves the salicylates behind
- Turns up in almost every Italian and Mediterranean seasoning (pizza, marinara, dressings), so the doses stack across a meal without you noticing
- Oregano oil capsules concentrate the plant far past anything a spice jar delivers, so a daily supplement is a different exposure from seasoning a sauce
- Clean on histamine, nickel and gluten, and clean on each of the individual FODMAPs, so salicylate is the one grade doing the work on this herb
Explore related in Herbs & Spices
Compare similar foods to build a personalized list of swaps that work for your system.
AIP Guide
Everything you need to know about aip compatibility and smart food choices.
The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is an elimination diet designed to reduce inflammation and heal the gut in people with autoimmune conditions. It removes grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, and nightshades during the elimination phase.
Practical guidance for following a AIP diet:
- 1Elimination phase removes all potentially inflammatory foods
- 2Focus on nutrient-dense foods: organ meats, bone broth, vegetables
- 3Reintroduce foods one at a time after 30-90 days
- 4Sleep, stress management, and movement are part of the protocol
- 5Work with a practitioner experienced in autoimmune protocols
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
Want personalized tracking?
Download Triggerbites to log meals, track symptoms, and discover your unique triggers.
Get the AppFAQ
Does oregano fit an aip diet?
AIP: fits well for most plans.
What if I eat it occasionally?
Still check preparation and add-ins.
What are safer swaps?
Compare within the Herbs & Spices group.