What is Carvacrol? A Deep Dive into the Potent Phenol
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Essential oils from the oregano plant can contain between 60% to 85% carvacrol, the potent compound behind many of its therapeutic effects. But **what is carvacrol?** It's a natural monoterpenoid phenol responsible for oregano's characteristic warm, pungent aroma and a host of pharmacological activities.