Oregano, scientifically called Origanum
vulgare is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family.
Antioxidants: These are important in the body as they help eliminate
free radicals. In addition, oregano contains thymol and rosmarinic essential
oils to prevent cell oxidation, which is the main cause of free radicals. One
gram of fresh oregano contains more antioxidants compared to blueberries,
apples, oranges and potatoes.
Essential
Oils: Oil of oregano is more
beneficial since oregano mainly contains limonene, caryophyllene, ocimene,
thymol, carvacrol, and pinene. The stems and leaves contain antiseptic,
antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant,
mildly tonic, stimulant, and stomachic.
Dietary
Fiber: Oregano has fiber that binds
and removes salts and toxins, which cause colon cancer. Contrary, when
cholesterol is broken down, more bile salts are formed posing danger to the
body. Oregano helps in regulating cholesterol levels
Antibacterial: Properties
like carvacrol and thymol are oregano essential oils that help reduce and
inhibit growth of bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and staphylococcus.
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