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What it can do for your health.
Learn below what is already known in expert circles but not yet widely known.
Oregano is an ancient medicinal plant used in cooking. For years it has been recognized as a "functional food" for its antioxidant properties and prevention of many diseases.
Dioscorides recommended it to those who had lost their appetite. The ancient Greeks drank oregano infusion to treat abdominal spasms, as well as against poisonings and in cases of diarrhea.
Oregano vinegar was also used for toothache.
Oregano is also a rich source of many nutrients, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, iron, calcium, carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, and cryptoxanthin.
It also contains ursolic acid (maintains healthy muscle mass and prevents weight gain), caffeic acid (a polyphenol that effectively inhibits the growth of tumors - found also in propolis) and rosmarinic acid (an antioxidant with antibacterial and antioxidant properties).
Oregano contains two particularly powerful substances: carvacrol and thymol. These substances have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and muscle-relaxing properties.
Daily use has results in protection against viruses, fungi, bacteria, inflammation, and infections.
Particularly impressive is that oregano contains fairly large amounts of iron and vitamin C. In fact, it is one of the herbs that contain the largest amount of vitamin C!
Thus, oregano is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders (stomach, intestine, liver, bile), as well as respiratory problems. It is particularly helpful in combating irritation in the oral cavity and throat, as it has antiseptic properties.
It is used in cases of flu, colds, amenorrhea (as an emmenagogue), against rheumatic pain in muscles and joints, against headaches, and bloating.
The quality of Greek oregano [origanum vulgare heracleuticum] is considered the best worldwide, having ideal ratios: a high percentage of carvacrol while the percentage of thymol is low.
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