Therapeutic Uses, Benefits and Claims of Oregano

• Oregano has strong antiseptic properties and it is highly potent as an antibiotic as well. As such, it could be very effective in treating conditions caused by microbial action, such as gastric problems, nausea and fever. It could also be beneficial for treatment of problems pertaining to the digestive, respiratory and immune systems.


• This herb had been used to combat problems caused by bacteria, such as the throat infections, pneumonia and diseases of the trachea. Moreover, oregano is thought to be highly effective in clearing up campylobacter and staphylococcus infections. Also, it has been used to eradicate the common amoeba giardia lamblia, which is responsible for several digestive disorders such as flatulence, vomiting anddiarrhea.
• Oregano oil has been used traditionally in treating toothache, earache and relieving the itch of insect bites. It contains a number of vital minerals such as manganese, copper, iron, zinc, potassium and calcium. It has also served in folk medicine as a treatment for yeast, fungus and parasitic infections, such as Candida and athlete's foot.
• Both oregano and marjoram have been used in traditional herbal medicine to treat colds, coughs, gastrointestinal problems and a variety of other conditions, and several plants in the genus reportedly have antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial properties due to the phenol carvacrol.
• Oregano is known to be rich in flavonoids. The latter are compounds found in fruits and vegetables and contain antioxidant properties. Perhaps, it is this attribute that makes oregano beneficial in maintaining a strong immune systemand in fighting a variety of diseases and infections.
• It should be noted that for maximum benefit, one needs to use the oily extract of oregano. The herb in dried form is rich in aroma and can be used in cooking and in salads. But dried oregano has few health benefits apart from its mineral content.
• The essential oils of both oreganum majorana and origanum vulgare are used commercially to scent soaps, lotions and perfumes.
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