The Benefits Of Oregano

Are you also a fan of herbs? Do you like the taste but don’t know much about the virtues? In this blog post, we will learn together the benefits of oregano!

Oregano is an herb that belongs to the same family as marjoram. You can also use either of these herbs in recipes that call for one of both. However, oregano is a little milder in taste than its cousin.

Very popular in many cuisines, oregano is a fine herb native to the Mediterranean basin. It is found in many recipes from this part of the globe. Its flavor is a combination of mint and basil.

Season: Fresh oregano, in bunches or pots, can be found on producers’ stalls from May to September. You can also sometimes find oregano from imports or greenhouse cultivation in grocery stores, all year round. Dried oregano is available at all times.

What are the benefits of oregano?

Oregano is a medicinal plant with many benefits, it helps in particular to:

–Support the immune system and fight against winter ailments

• The richness in tannins and phenols of Oregano makes this plant a valuable aid in cases of inflammation and infections. The plant has anti-inflammatory and anti-infectious properties.
• Oregano is a powerful antiseptic with antibacterial, antiviral, fungicidal and antiparasitic action. It helps stimulate the immune system.
• The essential oil rich in carvacrol contained in Oregano has antimicrobial, antiseptic and antiviral properties, particularly in the ENT sphere.
• Its action on the respiratory sphere continues thanks to its expectorant properties: the plant helps to thin and evacuate secretions in cases of colds, colds or flu-like conditions.
• Oregano also has antifungal and antiparasitic properties through the presence of carvacrol and thymol.
• This plant helps to relieve and soften coughs since it is antitussive, expectorant and sedative.

–Soothe the digestive system

• Oregano has a stimulating action on bile thanks to its richness in tannins, bitter substances and phenylcarbonic acid.
• It also has an antispasmodic property, which helps fight against gastric and intestinal spasms through a digestive and carminative property.
• The plant helps to relieve problems of intestinal origin.
• This plant is traditionally used to facilitate digestion, increase appetite, fight against bloating, stimulate the intestines and fight against digestive fatigue or slowness.

–For its antioxidant properties

• Oregano contains flavonoids and rosmarinic acid, known for their antioxidant effects which help fight free radicals and oxidative stress.
• The antioxidant property makes this plant an ally in the fight against cardiovascular diseases and the effects linked to free radicals.

Oregano is a plant that has other medicinal properties and benefits:

• To support in case of diabetes.
• In case of urinary infection.
• During migraine.
• To repel lice.

How to use oregano in cooking?

Like most fine herbs, oregano is best added to recipes at the very end of cooking in order to preserve its aroma. It is used in:

• Stews and other slow-cooked dishes
• Tomato sauces for pasta, pizza, etc.
• Spaghetti sauce: it’s essential!
• Tomato salads: with a little bocconcini cheese, olive oil and oregano leaves, it’s delicious.
• Marinades for grilling meats
• Soups of all kinds
• Homemade salad dressings, mayonnaises and sauces
• Omelets, quiches and fritattas
• Green vegetable side dishes
• In poultry stuffing
• In Mediterranean dishes: Greek, Italian, Provencal, North African, etc.
• All recipes that call for marjoram.

How to store oregano?

Store fresh oregano for a week in bunches, rolled up in a damp paper towel and in a perforated plastic bag or in a glass of water, as with fresh flowers.

Oregano is also very resistant to freezing: washed, then dried, it will keep for up to 4 months in the freezer.

Finally, you can dry the branches by hanging them, stems upwards. It will then keep for several months in an airtight container, protected from light and humidity.

Before consuming or adding any “super food” in large doses to your diet, do not hesitate to ask you doctor or a professional for advice.

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I hope you enjoyed this list of the benefits of Origano and found it useful. Comment down below what you think of this herb. Do you include it in your meals? If yes, please share with us your experience or some delicious healthy recipes that we can try!

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