Kid-e-kare OregaWell Wild Oregano P73 softgels for children from 12 months • wild oregano P73 • seasonal care • small softgels • 60 caps

Why choose OregaWell

OregaWell by North American Herb & Spice is a children’s food supplement with wild oregano P73, created for seasonal care, colder months and those everyday periods when children spend more time in nurseries, schools and busy group settings. It is not a sugary syrup, a lozenge or a flavoured powder. It is a concentrated oil-based formula in a small softgel.

It is made for parents who want a more considered herbal option for their child, without sweeteners or standard flavourings listed in the ingredients. Each softgel contains a measured blend of edible botanical and spice oils in extra virgin olive oil.

According to the manufacturer, the formula itself is recommended from 12 months. The softgel format, however, is best suited to older children who can swallow it safely. For younger children who do not yet swallow softgels, the manufacturer states that the contents may be mixed with food. Please note that the oil blend has a naturally bold herbal and warming taste.

• Children’s formula from the Kid-e-Kare range by North American Herb & Spice.
• Wild oregano P73 in a carefully measured oil-based softgel.
• Botanicals traditionally associated with seasonal care: oregano, cumin, sage, ginger and cassia cinnamon.
• No sweeteners or standard flavourings listed in the ingredients.
• Small softgels for children who can swallow them safely.
• 60 softgels per pack, providing approximately 60 daily servings when taken as directed.

When to choose OregaWell

OregaWell is designed for parents who want to add a herbal food supplement to their child’s seasonal routine, without the sweetness of a syrup. The formula is based on aromatic plant oils with a long tradition of use in herbal practice and everyday food culture, particularly during the colder part of the year.

• For colder months, when families often turn to herbs and warming spices as part of everyday seasonal care.
• For busy nursery, school and travel periods, when children spend more time in close contact with others.
• As a herbal addition to a varied diet, offering oregano, cumin, sage, ginger and cinnamon in a small measured serving.
• For parents avoiding sugary syrups, sweet lozenges or strongly flavoured children’s powders.
• For older children who can swallow a softgel safely, or for younger children when the contents are mixed with suitable food, as advised by the manufacturer.

OregaWell is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent disease. It is a food supplement made with concentrated botanical and spice oils. For children around 12 months of age, for children taking medication, or where there are ongoing health concerns, we recommend speaking to a paediatrician before use.

What OregaWell contains

OregaWell is an oil-based formula, not a powder. This matters when it comes to taste and how it is given. Botanical and spice oils are naturally aromatic and full-flavoured. If the softgel is swallowed whole, the taste is minimal. If opened, the child will taste the oil blend directly.

Steam-distilled wild oregano oil P73

Wild oregano oil P73 is the key botanical in the formula. The manufacturer states that this ingredient is steam-distilled, a traditional method used to obtain aromatic oils from plants using water vapour. Oregano oil has a naturally bold herbal aroma and is one of the most distinctive ingredients if the softgel is opened.

Steam-distilled wild cumin oil

Wild cumin oil is also listed by the manufacturer as steam-distilled. Cumin brings a warm, earthy and gently spiced character. In both traditional herbal use and everyday cooking, cumin has long been associated with food and digestion. In OregaWell, it forms part of the overall oil blend.

Steam-distilled wild sage oil

Wild sage oil adds a herbaceous note to the formula. The manufacturer lists this ingredient as steam-distilled. Sage is an aromatic plant with a long history of use across Europe and the Mediterranean. In OregaWell, it is included as part of the complete oil-based formulation.

CO₂-extracted ginger oil

CO₂-extracted ginger oil gives the formula a warmer, gently spicy character. CO₂ extraction uses carbon dioxide under pressure to obtain plant extracts. The manufacturer uses this method as a gentle process without common chemical solvents such as hexane or butane.

CO₂-extracted cassia cinnamon oil

CO₂-extracted cassia cinnamon oil adds a naturally warm, sweet-spiced aroma. The manufacturer states that the cassia cinnamon oil is obtained by CO₂ extraction and then micellised. This step helps create a form of the oil that can be incorporated into the final formula.

Cassia cinnamon has a naturally distinctive aromatic profile, so its flavour may still be noticeable in small amounts if the softgel is opened. In OregaWell, it is part of the overall 140 mg botanical and spice oil blend in extra virgin olive oil, not a standalone ingredient taken on its own.

Extra virgin olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil forms the base of the formula. It acts as the carrier oil for the botanical and spice oils. The manufacturer states that its oil-based formulas are not supplied without a carrier oil, but are combined with a suitable base for internal use.

Directions and suitable age

Recommended use according to the manufacturer: take 1 softgel daily with food.

Each pack contains 60 softgels. When taken as directed, 1 softgel daily provides approximately 60 days of use.

According to the manufacturer, the OregaWell formula itself is recommended from 12 months. However, softgels are recommended for older children who can physically and safely swallow them.

If a child does not yet swallow softgels, the manufacturer states that the contents may be mixed with food. In that case, please expect a bold herbal and warming taste from the oil blend.

For children around 12 months of age and younger toddlers, we recommend consulting a paediatrician before use, particularly if the child has sensitive digestion, takes medication or has ongoing health concerns.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake unless advised by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.

Can the softgel be opened and mixed with food?

Yes. The manufacturer states that the contents of the softgel may be mixed with food. It is important to understand, however, that OregaWell is not a neutral powder. It contains a blend of botanical and spice oils with a naturally bold aromatic taste that some sensitive children may experience as gently warming or sharp.

If your child does not swallow the softgel whole, we recommend mixing the contents with a small amount of food that has a fuller flavour or contains some fat. Better options may include vegetable purée, a thicker vegetable soup, a savoury sauce, a spread or a small portion of food with a little olive oil.

We do not recommend mixing the contents into very mild or sweet foods such as plain yoghurt, porridge, fruit purée or desserts. In these foods, the flavour of oregano, cumin, sage, ginger and cinnamon is usually more noticeable.

If your child dislikes the taste after the softgel is opened, do not force it. For older children, taking the softgel whole is often the more practical option, provided they can swallow it safely.

Ingredients according to the manufacturer

Serving size: 1 softgel.

Amount per softgel: 140 mg blend.

Base: extra virgin olive oil.

• Wild oregano oil P73 – steam-distilled.
• Wild cumin oil – steam-distilled.
• Wild sage oil – steam-distilled.
• Ginger oil – CO₂-extracted.
• Cassia cinnamon oil – CO₂-extracted and micellised.

Daily reference value not established.

Softgel shell: bovine gelatine softgel, BSE-free. This means the gelatine comes from controlled, safe sources. The manufacturer also states that the product is non-GMO.

Additional formulation information: the manufacturer states that its oil-based formulas use extra virgin olive oil as a carrier and do not use hexane, butane or common fillers such as magnesium stearate or silicon dioxide.

What to keep in mind

• If opened, the softgel contents have a bold herbal and warming taste.
• This is not a sweet children’s syrup, lozenge or neutral-tasting powder.
• The formula itself is recommended by the manufacturer from 12 months, but softgels are suitable only for children who can swallow them safely.
• For children around 12 months of age, we recommend speaking to a paediatrician before use.
• Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently asked questions

Is OregaWell suitable for children?

Yes. OregaWell is a children’s formula from the Kid-e-Kare range. According to the manufacturer, the formula itself is recommended from 12 months. The softgel format, however, is suitable for older children who can swallow softgels safely.

From what age can OregaWell be used?

The manufacturer states that the formula itself is recommended from 12 months. It is important to distinguish between the formula and the softgel format. Softgels are recommended for older children who can physically and safely swallow them. If a child does not yet swallow softgels, the manufacturer states that the contents may be mixed with food.

Should a 12-month-old child swallow the softgel?

No. A child around 12 months of age should not be expected to swallow a softgel safely. If OregaWell is used for a child of this age, the contents should be discussed as a food-mixed option, and use should first be checked with a paediatrician.

How is OregaWell taken?

According to the manufacturer, take 1 softgel daily with food. Older children may swallow the softgel whole with water. If a child does not yet swallow softgels, the manufacturer states that the contents may be mixed with food.

Can the softgel be opened?

The manufacturer states that the contents of the softgel may be mixed with food. Please note that this is a softgel with an oil-based filling, not a hard capsule containing powder. It may therefore not open in the same way as a standard capsule.

What food can the contents be mixed with?

Fuller-flavoured or slightly fatty foods work best, such as vegetable purée, thicker soup, a savoury sauce, a spread or a small amount of food with olive oil. Fat and fuller flavours can help integrate the botanical oils more comfortably.

What food should I avoid mixing it with?

We do not recommend mixing the contents with plain porridge, plain yoghurt, fruit purée or sweet desserts. In these foods, the taste of the botanical and spice oils is usually more noticeable and may be rejected more easily.

Why can the contents taste strong?

The softgel contains concentrated botanical and spice oils. Oregano, ginger, cinnamon, cumin and sage all have naturally bold aroma and flavour. If the softgel is swallowed whole, the taste is minimal. If opened, the child tastes the oil blend directly, which may feel herbal, warming or slightly sharp.

Is OregaWell sweet?

No. OregaWell is not a sweet syrup, lozenge or flavoured powder. It does not contain sweeteners listed in the ingredients. Its taste comes from the botanical and spice oils.

What is the difference between steam distillation and CO₂ extraction?

Steam distillation is a traditional method of obtaining aromatic oils using water vapour. In OregaWell, the manufacturer lists this method for wild oregano oil P73, wild cumin oil and wild sage oil. CO₂ extraction uses carbon dioxide under pressure to obtain concentrated plant extracts. In OregaWell, this method is listed for ginger and cassia cinnamon.

Is the oregano oil in OregaWell a CO₂ extract?

No, according to the manufacturer’s information. The oregano ingredient is listed as steam-distilled wild oregano oil P73. CO₂ extraction is listed for ginger and cassia cinnamon in this formula.

What does micellised cassia cinnamon oil mean?

The manufacturer states that the cassia cinnamon oil is micellised after CO₂ extraction. This is a processing step that helps create a form of the oil suitable for incorporation into the finished formula. In OregaWell, cassia cinnamon oil is part of the full botanical and spice oil blend in extra virgin olive oil.

Does OregaWell contain cassia cinnamon?

Yes. OregaWell contains CO₂-extracted cassia cinnamon oil. It is one part of the overall 140 mg botanical and spice oil blend. Cassia cinnamon has a naturally warm, aromatic taste, which may be noticeable if the softgel is opened and mixed with food.

Should I be concerned about coumarin in cassia cinnamon?

Cassia cinnamon can naturally contain coumarin, so it is reasonable to ask about amount and use, especially in children’s products. In OregaWell, cassia cinnamon oil is only one part of the overall 140 mg botanical and spice oil blend in each softgel.

The manufacturer has told us that its formulas use very small amounts of cassia cinnamon oil. The exact amount of cassia cinnamon extract and coumarin is not stated on the label. For children around 12 months, for long-term use, for children taking medication or where there are health concerns, we recommend speaking to a paediatrician.

Does OregaWell contain gluten, lactose or sugar?

The ingredients do not list cereals, milk ingredients or sugar. The formula is based on extra virgin olive oil and a blend of botanical and spice oils. If your child has allergies or sensitivities, always check the current product label before use.

Does OregaWell contain gelatine?

Yes. The softgel is made with bovine gelatine and is listed by the manufacturer as BSE-free. The product is therefore not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

What does BSE-free gelatine mean?

BSE stands for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease. BSE-free gelatine means that the gelatine comes from controlled, safe sources.

Is OregaWell suitable during a cold?

OregaWell is not a cold remedy and must not be presented as a product for the treatment or prevention of illness. Parents often choose it during the colder months because it contains oregano, sage, ginger, cassia cinnamon and cumin – botanicals and spices traditionally associated with seasonal care. If a child has a fever, severe cough, breathing difficulty, pain or other significant symptoms, seek medical advice.

Is OregaWell suitable for digestion?

The formula contains cumin, ginger and cassia cinnamon, spices with a long history of use around food and digestion. OregaWell is not, however, a medicine for digestive problems. If a child has ongoing stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting or other symptoms, speak to a paediatrician.

Can OregaWell be combined with other food supplements?

It depends on the specific supplement, the child’s age and their health status. If your child is taking several products, medication or has ongoing health concerns, check with a paediatrician or pharmacist first.

Can adults take OregaWell?

OregaWell is designed by the manufacturer as a children’s formula with a smaller serving of botanical and spice oils in each softgel. Adults may take it if the formula and serving size suit them, but adults will usually be better suited to OregaRESP.

OregaRESP is an adult oil-based formula from North American Herb & Spice with a similar botanical profile. It contains wild mountain oregano, CO₂-extracted cinnamon, wild mountain sage and mountain cumin in extra virgin olive oil.

If you are choosing for a child, OregaWell is the better fit. If you are choosing for an adult, we recommend OregaRESP, which is positioned by the brand as a stronger adult formula.

Is OregaWell a medicine?

No. OregaWell is a food supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent disease. It does not replace a varied diet, medical care or advice from a paediatrician.

Important information

Food supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of children. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. For children around 12 months of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, anyone taking medication, or anyone with ongoing health concerns, consult a doctor before use.

The information in this description is based on the product label and additional materials provided by North American Herb & Spice. The text includes practical guidance on taste, suitable age, how to take the product, how to mix the softgel contents with food and the processing methods used for the individual oils.