Oregano’s Health Benefits And Medicinal Uses
Oregano adds a strong flavor and brings a hint of subtle sweetness in various dishes. The herb offers the body with a range of health benefits as well. It is rich in bioactive ingredients that give its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Check out below the numerous health benefits we can obtain from oregano.
Helps Relieve Pain And Inflammation
Due to these, oregano was found to be useful in dealing with various inflammatory problems including rheumatoid arthritis, toothache, menstrual cramps, muscle pain, and insect bites.
A Potent Antioxidant
Has Anti-cancer Potential
May Help Treat Skin Diseases
May Help Reduce Viral Infection
The antiviral properties of oregano have been associated with its carvacrol and thymol content.
Carvacrol can help inactivate norovirus, a viral infection that causes stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea within one hour of treatment, according to a test-tube study.
In a separate study, thymol and carvacrol were able to inactivate 90% of the herpes simplex virus within just one hour.
Simple Ways To Use Oregano
- Chop oregano finely and add it to curries and soups.
- Mix some fresh oregano leaves in salads.
- Use oregano to season roasted dishes like roast chicken or Brussels sprouts.
- Use dried oregano in sauces for an additional flavor.
- Have some oregano tea. The tea can be made with fresh or dried oregano. Approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons, which is 5 to 10 grams, should be steeped in hot water for approximately 10 minutes. The recommended dosage of this tea is up to three times daily.
- Oregano oil can be applied topically for treatment of microbial infections, such as athlete's foot or other fungal based infections.
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