Oregano

• Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a robust herb with a pungent aroma and many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. . It is commonly known for its use in Italian and Greek cuisine. With a bold, earthy flavor, oregano is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.
• Oregano is a flavorful, aromatic herb that is used dried or fresh in a variety of cuisines. Most notably known for its use in tomato-based sauces, oregano is also used in olive oil–based dishes that contain legumes (foods such as peas, lentils, and beans), pasta, grains, poultry, salads, meat, fish and more.
• It can be described as tasting sweetly spicy. Some chefs describe oregano as having a peppery bite with a minty aroma.
• In addition to its fresh and dried forms, the oils of oregano can be extracted and used as an aromatic oil and in supplements.
• Oregano Oil vs. Oregano Essential Oil
• Oregano oil extract and oregano essential oil are not the same. They are processed differently; oregano essential oil is not meant to be used on the skin without diluting it with a carrier oil. At the same time, oregano essential oil is not meant to be ingested.
• Health Benefits of Oregano
• Herbs are thought to have some of the highest amounts of antioxidants known by weight compared to other foods.1 Oregano contains antioxidants, including caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, rosmarinic acid, caffeoyl derivatives, carvacrol, and flavonoids (apigenin, eriodictyol, dihydroquercetin, dihydrokaempferol, thymol).
• In addition, oregano contains ample amounts of vitamin K (1 teaspoon provides 14% of your daily needs).
• Eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods and herbs like oregano can contribute to an overall healthy eating plan, but no single food will provide miracle effects.
• Oregano Tea Have Health Benefits?
• Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Properties
• Anti-Inflammatory Properties
• Cancer Protection
• Diabetes Management
• Aid With Depression
• Other Possible Health Benefits

The use of oregano and oregano oil extract may also assist in gut health by potentially treating bacteria like Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which is linked to peptic ulcers and stomach cancer.

Chemicals in oregano may have possible effects

• Reducing Cough.
• Helping with digestion.
• Wound healing.
• Bacterial, viral, or parasite infections.
• Candida.