Special active compounds found in oregano
Oregano is an herb with a strong, spicy,... flavor with minty or grassy tones. It is commonly used to complement dishes including pasta, tomato sauces, poultry, meat, and fish.
Some of the active, antioxidant compounds found in oregano include phenolic monoterpenes, flavonoids and phenolic acids, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, rosmarinic acid,…
Benefits of Oregano Tea
In the form of extract or essential oil oregano has a concentration of carvacrol and thymol phenol which has many effects such as:
Antibacterial effect
Some substances in oregano, including flavonoids and polyphenols, may have antimicrobial effects. This means they have an antibacterial effect and may help disrupt their ability to grow in the body.
Anti-inflammatory effects
Flavonoids and phenolic acids are compounds found in oregano that may reduce inflammation.
Inflammation in the body is a healthy response, such as to a cold virus. But when inflammation is left unchecked, it can lead to the development of disease and even cancer.
Antioxidant effects
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause cell damage in the body. The damage they cause has been linked to the development of cancer and other diseases. Antioxidants can interfere with free radicals and may prevent damage.
Recommendations for people who should not drink Oregano tea
Oregano tea or oregano extract is not recommended for pregnant women. Oregano can have a stimulating effect on the uterus.
People with diabetes should be careful when drinking oregano tea as it may lower blood sugar levels.
Source: https://laodong.vn/suc-khoe/loi-ich-dac-biet-cua-tra-thao-moc-oregano-trong-khang-khua-1376683.ldo
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