Oregano is a popular perennial plant, which we know from the kitchen primarily. Few people know that it can be recommended for daily use not only because its excellent taste. For its numerous beneficial effects it has been applied already in ancient times in popular medicine. Get acquainted with the fantastic properties of oregano!
Oregano is a very popular herb which people nowadays begin to discover outside the kitchen as well. Ancient people esteemed it not only as a spice.
The name of the plant is composed of the Greek words oros (mountain) and ganos (enjoyment), which also refers to the fact that for the ancient Greek it was the symbol of joy and happiness. The Egyptian downright worshipped it as the sacred plant of Osiris, and had woven into crowns and wreaths during rituals. It had a significant role in the popular medicine of both ancient people; they applied it externally and internally in countless cases.
Oregano contains several components: volatile oils (˜3%) such as thymol, borneol, and carvacrol, which is responsible for its excellent antimicrobial effect. Its further components are for example flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants; they promote the protection of cells against free radicals. Moreover, oregano contains rosmarinic acid, sterols, vitamins A and C, as well as several minerals. Compared to the traditional forms (e.g. herbs, dried plants), these active agents are present in oregano oil concentrated.
So this plant, besides possessing a powerful antimicrobial effect, is a strong antioxidant as well. Besides using it internally, it can be used for small bruises, insect bites, and diluted as a mouthwash or inhaling.
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