Cultivated oregano of Volos, wild oregano, riano, oregano, Oregano, (origanum vulgare). ID: 611-40

The Greeks have known for thousands of years the healing value of oregano and used it internally drinking its decoction in spasms, poisonings, colic and externally to relieve swelling and pain.

The ancient Greeks knew its therapeutic value and used it drinking its tea for colic and external swelling and for colic.

Gradually herbalists have discovered that this plant with its spicy taste has many more and more useful properties.

Oregano gets its name from the words "mountain" and "ganos", which means joy / brilliance. It was considered, that is, the plant that gave beauty and joy to the mountain. It typically grows to about 50 cm in height and has purple leaves about 2 to 3 cm long.

Greek oregano is a perennial plant and its quality is considered one of the best in the world. Oregano, in addition to the characteristic aroma and taste it gives to food, also has many medicinal properties, with the main (pharmaceutically known) active substance being carvacrol. In Greece, oregano is native and is found in mountainous and rocky areas.

Cooking: Although words abound in the case of oregano, I can not imagine anyone not knowing how to use it, let's make a general reference.

In Greece we use it mainly dried.

Its taste is spicy and combines perfectly with olive oil and lemon.

Many foods in Greece are served or cooked with this simple sauce (oil, oregano, lemon), such as goat oil oregano, potatoes, liver, fish, even fresh boiled zucchini and many other foods.

Oregano in many islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese are added to fish bellies that are grilled to flavor.

It goes well with almost any food, with soups, potatoes, omelets, meats, fish, beans, pasta, vegetables, foods containing tomatoes, it also goes well with pizzas and a variety of breads.

Suitable for oily, baked, casserole, grilled, spit, salads and marinades.

It goes well with grilled, spit dishes and gives its aroma at the end.

It should be used sparingly, because it is bitter.

Top combination: lemon, mustard and oregano for marinating baked potatoes.

Lemon oil with oregano is the basis for dressing.

Therapeutic:

It is anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal. In the form of decoctions used for atony of the intestines, expectorant for cough, helps with hypertension and atherosclerosis. Oregano essential oil (oregano oil) is used for toothache. Oregano has 12 times more antioxidant activity than orange, 30 than potato and 42 than apple.

Oregano has strong antibacterial properties.

Oregano has stimulant properties so it is recommended for people suffering from fatigue.

It can help treat disorders such as osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.

It is also recommended for young girls as it facilitates the onset of menstruation.

Stimulates the digestive system, facilitates digestion and calms the nervous system.

It is also a diuretic and emmenagogue herb.

It is also used in cases of acute and chronic rheumatism.

It has antioxidant properties due to its concentrations of thymol and carvacrol.

Oregano infusion helps with hypertension.

Colds and nasal infections, boil it and inhale.

Properties : Tonic, appetizer, stimulant, valuable for many stomach problems and especially gastric atony, also cuts off ease if we drink one to two cups of coffee decoction of oregano. Against gas and bloating, soothing and antispasmodic for muscle aches and lung diseases, analgesic for acute or chronic rheumatism and toothaches (gargling). Laxative particularly useful in chronic bronchitis and pertussis, antiseptic of the airways in tuberculosis of the lungs and chanting, astringent in intestinal disorders and abdominal pain.

External use : It is a pesticide and heals wounds. Also analgesic for rheumatic pains in muscles and joints.

Active ingredients : Essential oil, thymol, carvacrol, tannin, oregano, gum, resin.

How to use : infusion, decoction, poultice, essential oil.