OREGANO AND ITS PROPERTIES

Origanum vulgare is commonly called oregano. It is the leaves of this plant that are used as a seasoning both dry and fresh, although dry have much more flavor and aroma.

Its properties have been widely studied, the most important being its antioxidant, antimicrobial activity and, in quite primary studies, antitumor, antiseptic and also it is considered tonic and digestive.

In folk medicine, the infusion of oregano has been used as an aid in the treatment of cough.

Hippocrates used oregano as an antiseptic, as well as a cure for stomach and respiratory diseases. A Cretan oregano (O. dictamnus) is still used today in Greece as a palliative for sore throat.

Oregano has a high antioxidant activity, due to a high content of phenolic acids and flavonoids. In test tube studies, antimicrobial activity against strains of foodborne pathogens Listeria monocytogenes has also been demonstrated.

In traditional Austrian medicine has been used internally (as tea) or externally (as ointment) for the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract and nervous system.

In addition to being a highly prized culinary herb, it also possesses a wealth of medicinal benefits. Know all the healing properties of oregano and learn to use them to your advantage.

Uses of oregano

The consumption of essential oils of oregano facilitates the elimination of gases accumulated in the digestive tract. Because of this it is highly recommended for those who present with meteorism and flatulence.

It is recommended to consume the essential oils of oregano to people who have problems of constipation, slow digestion and digestive problems in general, because due to its medicinal properties favors biliary function improving digestion. Due to the above it is recommended to ingest after meals. In addition to oil, improving digestion is one of the benefits of oregano tea, which can be eaten regularly after meals.

For this reason, oregano oil is also used to lose weight, in a complementary way in diets and treatments.

Oregano is also used for excessive cough, colds or colds, as well as bronchial problems can be treated by consuming the essential oils of oregano.

Oregano has many substances within its composition (such as flavonoids) that promote blood circulation. Because of this, its consumption is highly recommended to prevent heart problems and thrombosis. It also helps alleviate headaches caused by poor blood circulation.

The essential oils of oregano are highly recommended for those women who suffer from severe pain during menstruation, because due to their medicinal properties the consumption of these oils relieve such pain.

Oregano tea for menstruating properties and uses

It is very effective to drink oregano tea for menstruation, when there are delays with the menstrual period, being a homemade remedy that can be prepared easily at home that will help to regularize the periods; Besides calming the annoyances. Menstruation can be delayed by various factors that affect the established dates of the menstrual cycle, but it is also very uncomfortable when menstruation occurs at unexpected times like a date, an outing, a walk or a vacation; That is why it is a home remedy that can help to advance menstruation to avoid this.

The infusions own a lot of properties and the oregano tea for menstruation is well known because consuming it several days before the period arrives, you can advance the menstruation; But care should be taken if you have sex without precaution, as it may be a symptom of pregnancy and oregano tea is recognized for having abortive properties. Among the properties of this infusion are its digestive power, being very beneficial to treat intestinal spasms, also helps to expel the intestinal gases and helps to treat the discomfort of the menstruation as well as facilitate its emptying, advancing menstrual periods in a natural way.

Not only can you drink oregano tea for menstruation, as it is also very effective for treating digestive problems, to relieve sleep disorders, to promote blood circulation and to calm the cough, when respiratory diseases occur. To prepare this infusion you need a handful of fresh or dried oregano leaves, two cups of water and optionally one teaspoon of honey. Heat the water in a saucepan until it begins to boil, then add the oregano leaves and keep boiling for another minute.

Then the fire is extinguished and the infusion is allowed to stand for 2 or 3 minutes, so that the essence of oregano is impregnated in the water, then with the help of a strainer the infusion is filtered and only optionally can add a teaspoon Of honey to improve the flavor of the tea. This infusion is beneficial for lowering the rule in necessary periods, has an expectorant function, is recommended for weak stomachs, is antioxidant, fights the cold, helps fight asthma, is diuretic, prevents gas, and fights lack of appetite , These being some of the benefits that can be perceived when drinking an oregano tea.