Oregano is one of the well-known spices or herbs that are commonly used in cooking. It is a small creeping plant, the leaves are hairy and succulent and also have purple flowers. The smell of this plant is known so it is a common plant in gardens and used as a spice. It grows easily anywhere in the world.
REDUCING CHOLESTEROL- Consuming oregano tea on a regular basis can help to decrease “bad” cholesterol, or LDL, levels. This plant contains great amounts of compounds with antioxidant properties, like flavonoids, thymol and carvacrol, which prevent cardiovascular diseases.
FIGHTING INFECTION- Oregano contains properties that help to treat some infections, like the flu, UTI, herpes and yeast infections. It contains compounds, like carvacrol, that decrease the microorganisms’s activity to speed up recovery. It can be used to complement medically prescribed treatment.
IMPROVING DIGESTION- Oregano is a great antispasmodic that stimulates gastrointestinal secretions that promote digestion. Oregano is a great option for improving symptoms of dyspepsia, as well as gas and abdominal cramps.
RELIEVING MUSCULAR PAIN- Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, oregano can help to relax muscles and reduce some pain, like pain from a stiff neck or back. Essential oil or a dressing infused with oregano can be applied directly to affected areas.