Many times we have plants in our garden just because they are beautiful or have bright and beautiful flowers, without knowing how those plants could help us.
Today we will talk about a plant that is normal to have in our patios and surroundings, since it can reproduce and grow anywhere.
Oregano contains vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, calcium, and potassium.
Additionally, oregano, which is sometimes called “marjoram,” contains powerful phytochemicals that offer potential health benefits.
Oregano has a large number of properties that can be of great help to improve many aspects of the body, among which its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties stand out.
Good for the digestive system
Oregano is also considered a tonic and has digestive properties. In Austrian natural medicine, oregano infusion is used to treat disorders in the gastrointestinal tract.
To treat colds and sore throats
To relieve the symptoms of colds and flu, prepare an infusion with oregano leaves. Put a teaspoon of dried oregano leaves in a cup, add hot water, cover and let it sit for 3 minutes. Then strain and drink when it cools. In general, oregano is a very beneficial medicinal plant for respiratory system conditions due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic effects.
Anti-inflammatory
Oregano has great anti-inflammatory power. Scientists from the University of Bonn (Germany) and the ETH Zurich (Switzerland) identified an active ingredient in oregano, known as beta-caryophyllin (E-BCP), which may be useful against disorders such as osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis.
Great antioxidant
Due to the large amount of phenolic acids and flavonoids it has. It is also believed to have a great amount of power to eliminate viruses that can come through food contamination. The active ingredient in oregano is the flavonol retusin, and its oils stand out for having monoterpenoids and monoterpenes.
Fight against bacteria
Oregano is a good ally against microbial activity. Oregano oil, for example, is a powerful antimicrobial, because it contains an essential compound called carvacol. According to Dr. Juan Ignacio Güenechea, its properties are so intense that it can even kill Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicillin and other antibiotics.