Function Oregano
Family: Labiatae
Habitat: part shade drier and the forests
Oregano Characteristics: This plant comes from the family Labiatae approx. Up to 80cm, their fitness is enhanced to have a hairy stem and fully aromatic form easily perceptible by the olfactory senses, its leaves are oval-shaped and velvety texture sometimes toothed or entire form. The color of the flowers range from white and pink approx. 7mm standard size.
Main components:
Acids: the component is Rosmarinic (it is situated on the ground and leaves) also find thymol, oleic, palmitic, ursolic, caffeic acid, stearic civeol, carvacrol, borneol, beta bisolobeno, limonene, alpha pinene, beta pinene, myrcene, camphene , alpha-terpinene. (They are the plant).
Minerals: Zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potacio (They are on the ground).
Vitamins: Niacin, Beta Carotene, (are on the ground)
Oregano and their medicinal benefits in internal use
Clearly special digestive spasms in gastrointestinal problems, carvacrol, borneol and thymol, are function of this component in their relief as they also have a role in combating stomach gas. If used in infusion, it will be optimal in three cups a day depending on the three daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Because of its antitumor properties, are effective for liver care.
Par excellence is an antioxidant as it consists of more than thirty components in their properties, as studies show has great contribution in the treatment of diseases like AIDS and cancer.
Often used to respiratory illnesses like flu, colds and bronchitis which can be controlled with doses of 5 drops per day in essence and / or 5 ml of extract, as the hot tea effectively fight the fever.
Combat headaches (migraines) stomach cramps with two cups during the day, if you prevent cramps can be treated with the same number prior to the ovulation cycle.
Oregano and their medicinal benefits in internal use
Is the number one enemy of rheumatism and arthritis-inflammatory for pain, hot water and compresses on the affected part.
If we are with tonsillitis or throat itching to have a successful counter cold can make a gargle of warm infusion with oregano in ten repetitions in the morning, can ease the discomfort.
Disinfect any wounds, and fungi in different parts of the body, either for hand and foot, has the function of fungal and healing properties.
Oregano and their food benefits
Used in stews and soups as a flavoring and flavoring in some cases, always ready with salads and goes well with rice dishes, meat such as fish and chicken. Widely used in India and the Egyptians who attributed aphrodisiac properties.
Contraindications of Oregano:
In pregnant women, their use can cause abortion, and is not recommended for those suffering from anemia.
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