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Medicinal uses of oregano

Health benefits of oregano herb, how2 prep

A discussion of the medicinal uses of oregano follows.

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Note that this page discusses the health benefits of oregano that is commonly used as a spice for cooking. This type of oregano is scientifically termed “Origanum Marjoram.”

We have a separate page on oil of oregano usually made from “Origanum Vulgare.” (Link coming soon)

This common oregano is also termed sweet marjoram or knotted marjoram. It's previous scientific classification is “Marjorana hortensis.”

Oregano herb is fairly popular as an alternative to the usual Western treatment for several problems, including bruising, tonsillitis, and is a natural disinfectant.

Medicinal uses of oregano

* antifungal

* antibacterial

* anxiety

* bruising

* disinfectant

* flatulence

* menstruation discomforts

* stomach bloating

* tonsillitis

How to prep for full health benefits of oregano

Make a tea out of oregano herb using the leaves and flowers. Simply pour a cup of boiling water over oregano (¼ cup fresh leaves, 2 tsps dried herb, seeds or bark), let steep 5 minutes, strain, enjoy.

You can apply the oregano tea to affected areas or gargle with cooled tea for tonsillitis. If drinking tea, you may want to sweeten and flavor with lemon or another herbal tea.

Click for our helpful page on the benefits of oil of oregano


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