Treat Infections and Colds with Oregano
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Oregano is known as an herb that is often used on pizza. Still, there is more to say about this herb than this. Oregano is also useful in numerous health conditions as its dried or fresh leaves have tonic, carminative, antimicrobial, stomachic, antioxidant, diuretic, antibacterial, expectorant and diaphoretic properties. Also, it is rich in niacin, vitamins E, C and A, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. So, you should use this herb not only for pizza, but for many of your health conditions, such as the ones presented below.
Offers Relief from Nasal Congestion
Oregano is a natural antihistamine and can immediately treat a nasal congestion. Boil some water (1/2 cup) and add oregano oil (3 drops). Lean above the bowl with the solution and inhale the steam. Repeat the remedy 2 times per day.
Eliminates Intestinal Parasites
The intestinal parasites can lead to serious digestive diseases, so they must be killed and eliminated as soon as possible. To do so, you can use dried oregano thanks to its antiparasitic and volatile properties. At the same time, you can use the oregano oil that contains carvacrol and thymol and has antimicrobial properties. Mix a cup of water with 3 drops of this oil and you can also add fresh lemon juice for a better result. Consume this beverage thrice a day.
Eases Asthma
Oregano contains terpenes, flavonoids and carvacrol, 3 substances that cleanse the lungs and clear the bronchial tubes and the respiratory tract. If you suffer from asthma, you can drink oregano tea up to 5 times per day to get relief. At the same time, you can use the oregano juice extracted from its leaves and take it every hour. It will treat chronic coughs and asthma.
Treats Colds
Oregano has antiseptic and antioxidant properties and can be the cure for common colds. So, if you suffer from a sore throat or a cold, you can drink some orange juice after adding up to 3 drops of oregano oil in it. Continue the treatment for 5 days and drink the juice once a day. Alternatively, you can drink oregano tea thrice daily.
Beneficial for the Heart
Oregano is rich in potassium, a mineral that is found in the body fluids and cells and controls the blood pressure and the rapid heart rate. Thus, the consumption of oregano can prevent heart disease and repair the oxidative stress. At the same time, not many people know that oregano contains omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the body inflammation and reduce the risks of developing heart diseases. In order to have a healthy heart, you can drink oregano tea once a day.
Stimulates the Appetite
If you lack appetite, you can call on oregano. Mix water with a few drops of oregano oil and rub it on your skin to stimulate the appetite. You can also make a hot steam treatment with oregano oil. This herb relaxes the stomach tension, facilitates the digestion and stimulates the bile. So, you can use oregano oil to treat bloating, indigestion and flatulence.
