What is the effect of oregano?

Characteristics of oregano

According to an article by Dr. Do Bao in the Health & Life Newspaper, the part used as medicine is the whole plant except the roots; harvested year-round but mainly in the fall, when the plant begins to flower, dried or sun-dried for later use.

- Whole herb: Whole plant cut short. Daily dose: 10 - 16g in decoction form.

The whole herb can be used fresh; used alone or in combination with other herbs to treat colds, fever, flu, headaches, rheumatism, body aches, and boils.

- Medicinal herb Kinh giới trí: Use the flower cluster cut separately with 1-2 top leaves (the flower has bloomed and is still green). Kinh giới trí is processed in 3 ways:

+ Use raw perilla to treat boils, sore throat, and prevent measles. Daily dosage: 10 - 20g in powder or decoction form.

+ Golden fried perilla cures colds and flu. Daily dosage: 6 - 8g in powder form. Twice a day.

+ Black-roasted perilla has hemostatic effects. Daily dose: 12g in decoction or powder form.

Health benefits of oregano

The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that the effects of oregano are as follows:

Cure flu

Oregano contains carvacrol and thymol compounds that can kill the agents that cause influenza. Because of this, this plant is often used to support the treatment of flu symptoms such as colds, fever, and body aches. If you detect flu symptoms, you can cook white porridge and oregano, add some green onions and eat it hot to feel more comfortable.

Not only that, oregano also helps clear the throat and nose due to allergies or flu. In this case, you can use oregano essential oil in a bowl of hot water and then inhale the steam to steam your nose.

Good for the heart

Potassium in oregano helps control heart rate and blood pressure. In addition, antioxidants from oregano also prevent the factor that causes heart disease, oxidative stress.

Helps kill parasites that harm the intestines

Carvacrol and Thymol in oregano can kill harmful intestinal parasites such as tapeworms, worms... to protect the digestive system, help relieve symptoms of indigestion and pain due to stomach disorders. For women, this spice also helps relieve menstrual cramps.

Improve sleep

Flavonoids in oregano can be anti-inflammatory and sedative, effectively reducing stress and tension, improving migraines, and providing better quality sleep.

Anti-aging

Rosmarinic is a substance in oregano that has a relatively strong antioxidant effect, thanks to which it repels and prevents signs of aging, bringing vitality to the skin.

Clear respiratory tract

Flavonoids, carvacrol and terpenes in oregano help dissolve phlegm, treat coughs, expel phlegm from the lungs and prevent lung cancer. Not only that, these substances also reduce the risk of sinus infections, so they are very good for the respiratory tract.

Antibacterial

The essential oil in oregano inhibits the growth of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria - the agents that cause infections. In addition, oregano leaves can also fight 23 different types of bacteria. Therefore, eating oregano not only helps the body increase resistance but also prevents the risk of bacterial invasion.

Acne treatment

For supporting the treatment of boils, perilla works very well if used right when they first appear. A simple way to treat boils is to use fresh perilla leaves, crush them, squeeze out the juice and apply directly to the boils, then wait for it to dry and wash it off.

Above are the health benefits of perilla. Regularly add this vegetable to your daily diet.

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