Oregano or wild Marjoram is an aromatic herb that is commonly used in cooking, especially in tomato-based sauces and on pizza. It is a perennial plant native to Asia and Europe, but is now cultivated world-wide for its culinary use. The leaves of the dried herb and the volatile oil are used in herbal medicine and Aromatherapy.
Medicinal Properties of Oregano
Oregano contains up to 3% volatile oils, which are made up of borneol, carvacrol and thymol menthol as well as flavonoids, rosmarinic acid, triterpenoids, sterols and the Vitamins A and C. The volatile oils in Oregano exhibit antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Oregano Herbal Remedies
Our herbalists recommend Oregano for:
Candidiasis (systemic) (may be more effective than capryllic acid)
Dry mouth syndrome
Skin infections
Obstruction
Genital herpes
Sleep apnoea (inhalation)
Other Oregano Information
Herbalist and aromatherapists use Oregano for Indigestion, bacterial infections, thrush and other yeast infections. Oregano is available as tablets, capsules or tinctures, and the dried herb can easily be made into a tea, but is also useful in cooking.
Oregano is also available as an Aromatherapy oil for topical use and inhalation.
Side Effects of Oregano
Generally there are no side effects from Oregano tea or Oregano herbal supplements.
Oregano should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause miscarriage.
Oregano oil should not be used internally. Externally it must be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to the skin and is for adult use only.
When this article was written there were no well-known negative drug interactions with the herb Oregano.
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