Oregano Benefits

Oregano benefits have long been recognized for their antibacterial and antivirus properties.

Oregano is a perennial herb which is strongly aromatic and slightly bitter. The oregano belongs to the mint family and usually grows up to 80 centimeters high. It possesses an erect, hairy & well-branched stem; spade-shaped leaves and purple flowers.

The oregano leaves are widely used as a spice in many European dishes, particularly in Turkish, Greek, Spanish and Italian cuisine. The oregano is used extensively to give flavor to pizza and pasta. Oregano can also be used as green in salads, and as flavoring agent to cheese spreads, vegetable casseroles and soups. Oregano can also be used in meat stews, and chicken and pork, beef and lamb dishes.

The main constituents of oregano are its volatile oil (containing carvacrol, thymol, limonene, pinene, ocimene, caryophyllene), tannins, resins and flavonoids. As such, oregano is also a source of antioxidants.

The following are the oregano benefits that may be derived from consuming this herb:

• Oregano may help in fighting respiratory ailments like coughs, bronchitis and asthma.

• Oregano may help alleviate menstrual problems.

• Oregano may help in alleviating flatulence.

• Oregano may help in the treatment of toothache and joint pains.

• Oregano, when applied topically, may help itching and other skin disorders.

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