Herbs
or plants
have long become a key pillar of food, not only because of what they contribute as a spice or aroma to food, but also because they provide important
health benefits
.
Along these lines, a herb with olive-green leaves and purple flowers emerges.
"It is closely related to others that can
help with digestion and with the fight against some bacteria and viruses, and heart risk
," summarizes
MedlinePlus, the US National Library of Medicine.
How to use oregano for health
Oregano
, whose scientific name is
Origanum vulgare
, is an aromatic plant widely used to season food, especially pasta, pizza, salads, fish, meat and sauces, due to its slightly
spicy
and aromatic touch.
Oregano is an herb used to flavor food.
"It is characterized because it has antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
properties
, which is why it helps fight fungi and bacteria, prevents the appearance of certain
chronic diseases
and promotes
weight loss
", describes the health portal
Tua Saúde.
It can also be ingested in the form of
tea, used to prepare syrups or as an essential oil
to be inhaled and improve symptoms linked to
sinusitis
, which also lead to headaches.
Preparation
Put water on to boil.
Add several oregano leaves to the pot.
When the water boils, turn off the heat.
Carefully inhale the vapor emitted by the oregano infusion deeply, and exhale.
Repeat it several times to breathe better.
Deep inhalation for nasal congestion.
Oregano oil
is
also a product that provides benefits for the body.
"Likewise, it is also applied to relieve the burning of insect and spider bites, reduce muscle pain and varicose veins," says
Medline Plus.
According to the specialized portal
Salud 180
, it helps to cope with the
signs of sinusitis
, especially to improve breathing and migraines.
Mix two drops of oregano oil with a tablespoon of almond oil, until a homogeneous result is obtained.
Apply with circular massages in the area of the paranasal cavities.
Essential oils, with oregano for example as a home remedy.
Mayo Clinic
, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, points out some cases in which you should
consult your doctor
:
That sinusitis does not respond to treatment.
Having sinus symptoms that last more than 10 days.
Symptoms do not improve after consulting with the doctor.
oregano benefits
To be more specific, the Portuguese health portal
Tua Saúde
lists other benefits that regular consumption of oregano provides:
Helps lower bad cholesterol or LDL.
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lower cholesterol
Daily
infusions
reduce cholesterol called bad or LDL
due to its antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids, thymol and carvacrol, thus preventing
cardiovascular diseases.
improve digestion
Oregano is a good
antispasmodic
and increases the production of gastrointestinal juices, favoring digestion.
Antispasmodic that improves digestion.
Act as an expectorant
It works on the bronchi
increasing pulmonary secretions
, which makes it a good food with expectorant action.
useful also dry cough, common cold and laryngitis.
Fight muscle pain
Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, oregano helps
relax muscles and reduce some pain
, such as stiff neck and low back pain.
It can be applied to the affected area, as a poultice or essential oil.
Oregano helps reduce muscle pain.
control diabetes
It has an
effect against diabetes by blocking some enzymes that act on glucose metabolism,
reports the portal, promoting the balance of blood sugar.
Prevent premature aging
Consuming oregano daily can
prevent premature aging
, due to the flavonoids and vitamin C that help neutralize excess free radicals.
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