Oregano (Scientific name:Origanum vulgare) it is also known as Wild Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Origanum, Wintersweet and Winter Marjoram. Oregano is a known herbal medicine for its strong anti-oxidant properties. Oregano contains a rosmarinic acid compound, thymol and carvacrol that are responsible for it's anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Oregano also contains flavinoids, triterpenoids, sterols, vitamin C and vitamin A.
Benefits of Oregano:
� Good for cough relief
� Helps prevent degenerative arthritis
� Has Anti-aging properties� help relieve osteoarthritis
� Healing wounds, insect bites & stings
� Ease asthma attacks
� Relieves upset stomach
� Treatment of urinary tract problems
Preparation of Oregano Leaves:
� Boil one cup of fresh leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink half a cup three times a day for colds.
� For the prevention of degenerative arthritis and general good health drink oregano decoction daily
.� For Insect bites, wounds and stings, apply the leaves as a poultice or a compress directly on the afflicted area.