Mixed herbs
Mixed herb blends are generally low-histamine, but vary by blend — ingredients like dried tomato or chili can tip the balance.
Most standard mixed herb blends combine low-histamine dried herbs like thyme, oregano, marjoram, and basil.
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Blend ingredients matter — some commercial mixed herb products include additional ingredients like garlic powder, chili flakes, or flavor enhancers that may be more problematic than the herbs themselves; it's worth checking the label
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Dried concentration — dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh, so a small pinch is typically all that's needed; the herbs themselves are low-histamine even in dried form
Sticking to simple blends with recognizable herb names on the label is a good way to keep things straightforward.
Track your reactions to mixed herbs in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)
Histamine Tracker