Whole Dried oregano 100 g Sachet
Origanum vulgare

Oregano is very widespread but it is best in sunny locations. The Mediterranean Oregano provides a richer and more powerful species. There are at least 20 species of oregano. It is sometimes called wild marjoram.

The plant is used for its medicinal properties and as a condiment. It is one of the plants richest in antioxidants, 42 times more than apple.

Oregano, thyme like its flavor and chemical composition. It is rich in thymol and carvacrol including antispasmodic, antibacterial and antifungal agents have been demonstrated.

Properties :

Oregano is a tonic, antispasmodic, antitussive, expectorant, antiseptic, sedative (low dose). It recommends the plant to fight against the effects of winter cooling, bronchial ailments and digestive disorders. It would be very effective to alleviate the effects of pertussis.

Oregano is traditionally useful in :

Cough and bronchial ailments
Asthma
Cold winter
Indigestion
Aerophagia and intestinal fermentation
Painful menstruation

In external use :

Muscular and articular rheumatism
Headaches
Cellulite
Pediculosis
Sore throat
Baths Tonics
Torticollis (compressed)

Use :

We use the flowering tops harvested in early bloom.

Instructions :

Herbal tea : infusion, 1 c. tea per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes sweetened with pure honey thyme.

Attention oregano is exciting to high doses. Pregnant or lactating should not use oregano.