Oregano, also known as oregano or frankincense, can be found in the steppes or meadows. This is a grass with pointed leaves and small pink inflorescences. It has long been growing in one place and is considered a good honey plant. It has long been known that oregano has medicinal properties and contraindications.
The advantages of oregano
Grass has a beneficial effect on the intestines, has choleretic and diuretic properties. Therefore, it is used for diseases of the genitourinary system. Expectorant and
diaphoretic actions help to cope with colds. As a sedative and painkiller, oregano has a beneficial effect on human
nerve nodes . Stimulates the process of milk production during lactation.
In addition, medicinal herbs oregano can repel insects. Cooking also did not pass by its peculiar aroma, therefore, when preparing many dishes, this spice is used.
Medicinal herbs contain essential oil, phenols, tannins.
Application
Why is oregano so good? The medicinal properties and contraindications of it have already been studied by traditional medicine. Oregano can be used as a general tonic. The soothing ability of the plant helps to cope with neurosis, depression, sleep disturbances and even epilepsy attacks.
One of the popular names for oregano is the motherboard. In the word itself, the use of the plant for the female body is already hidden. Oregano normalizes the menstrual cycle, restores hormonal balance, and also reduces pain during menstruation.
With cough, bronchitis, sore throat, tuberculosis, decoctions are often used, for the preparation of which the oregano herb is used. Useful properties of an antimicrobial plant manifest themselves in the treatment of skin and fungal diseases, furunculosis and helminthiasis. And oncologists know the ability of incense to slow the growth and spread of tumors.
When dealing with what other ailments is oregano used? The medicinal properties and contraindications to its use have been thoroughly studied. On this basis, oregano-based drugs are used in the treatment of the human digestive system. And decoctions can improve appetite. Among other things, oregano is simply added as seasoning to meat dishes, sauces and gravy.
Contraindications
It is undeniable that oregano has a positive effect on the body. The medicinal properties and contraindications to its use have long been known. It is proved that the
use of oregano can provoke sharp pressure surges. Therefore, hypertensive patients better to bypass it. In diseases of the heart and blood vessels, grass is also not recommended. Stimulation of the muscles of the uterus through oregano can cause a miscarriage in a pregnant woman, and prolonged use in men can cause temporary impotence. Even as a seasoning, oregano should be forgotten by people suffering from an ulcer, with a disease of the duodenum or increased acidity of gastric juice. Do not also ignore the individual intolerance of the plant.
Application methods
Usually oregano is used as decoctions and infusions. They must be consumed before meals. Oregano essential oil is added to the inhalation solution. In addition, the infusion of herbs is added to the strengthening baths. To increase milk production, it is enough to mix equal parts of oregano and any tea.