The oregano is widely used all around the world in many households, its strong flavor is not the only thing about it, it contains many medicinal and beneficial properties too.
For many centuries it has been used as a natural remedy, because it has very strong antioxidants like rosemary acid and thymol, and many phythonutrients which are reviving and protecting our damaged cells.
Our DNA membrane is affected by many free radicals, which mostly causes the development of a lot of chronic diseases.
Also in the oregano there are many minerals and vitamins contained, including calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and omega-3 fat acids as well. There are also volatile oils that have powerful anti-fungal, carminative, anti-malaria and diuretic properties.
The microorganism that are inside our body are constantly multiplying and growing, and this is widely inhibited by the oregano’s powerful antiseptic properties, therefore soothing the symptoms of sinusitis, strep throat and infections.
The Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacy said that the extract from oregano has the ability to kill cancer cells, reduce their growth and improve the indicators of cancer as well.
Here is a list of the health benefits of oregano:
- Eases cold, cough and flu
- Fights against ear and sinus infections
- Improves our cardiovascular system’s function
- Eliminates intestinal parasites
- Soothes the asthma attacks
- Relieves from headache and back pain
- Eases heartburn and fatigue
- Regulates our body weight
- Treats constipation and urinary issues
- Boosts our appetite
- Treats a sore throat
- Treats a nasal congestion
- Relieves from cramps and menstrual pain
- Treats many types of inflammation
Prepare a cup of oregano tea and drink it in order to enjoy all of the benefits that the oregano can provide.
If you are using fresh oregano leaves put them in 2 glasses of water and add 1/2 or 1 tablespoon of the leaves. Or if you are using dry oregano leaves, in 2 glasses of water add 2 tablespoons of the oregano leaves.
In order to stimulate the leaves to release all of the beneficial compounds from them, chop them well and pour hot water over them.
Let them sit for 10 minutes, after that you may drink it.
This is one of the most commonly used spices in Italy, also you can add it in every meal. Take the dry leaves in your hand and crush them before you add them into the meal. It is best to add them in meals that have vegetables and meat such as aubergine, broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini.
Also you can mix the oregano with many other flavorings or herbs as well, like parsley, basil, onion, garlic, thyme, and olive oil.
Sources:
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