Hi all !
Today you will read some things about the precious herb:

OREGANO(Origanum vulgare)

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Story

Oregano has at least a 5000 years old story as the first writings referring to it come from Assyrians
in 3000B.C .
The word "oregano" comes from the Hellenic word "όρος"(mountain) and "γκάνος"(shining).
Its origin is European, especially Eastern.
In antiquity it was used not only as a spice but as a medicine also !
It was symbolizing happiness and joy and therefore Hellenes and Romans were putting it in the groom' s head before and during the wedding.

General info

Oregano is a strong and resistant bush with 20-80cm height depending on the land and it doesn't need much water. The leaves are 1-4cm long and the flowers are white or purple from June to August depending on the climate.
It can be easily replanted in Winter or early Spring time.
It contains fibre, volatile oils, sterols and flavonoids and also rich in vitamin C, E, K, A, magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, niacin, phosphorus and iron as well as β-carotene.

Healing effect

-It is a strong antioxidant
-It is used in muscle pains
-Its oil is effective against acme
-Effective against infections
-Effective against arthritis
-Helps against asthma
-Used for bad breath
-Used against ulcers
-Used in wounds from bedding
-For urinary bladder infections
-For burnings
-Helps in tooth pain
-Helps against caugh,flu and colds
-Helps in prevention from prostate cancer
-Against nail and finger fungul
-Helps in diarrhea
-Helps in food poisoning cases
-Agaisnt lice
-Helps in irritable bowel syndrome
-Helps in hypertension and arteriosclerosis cases
-Helps in psoriasis

Use

-Drink(1 small spoon of the herb ,boiled for 10') of it for respiratory ailments
-Gargle 2-3 times per day with Infusion(in already boiled water put 1 small spoon of the herb and leave it covered for 15') for mouth infections ,ulcers or tooth pain
-Boil 100 grams of the herb in 1lt water and use it in your bath as a body tonic
-Boil 30-50grams in 1lt of water of the herb before washing your hair if you have dry scalp or dandruff ,

Avoid it

-If you are pregnant for healing use
-if you are drinking alcohol too often
-Avoid the internal use of its essential oil from trading stores (they are not all made for this use )as it may cause organic toxicity.

Attention in gathering

The last years the wild oregano is almost vanished from the mountains. So if you are willing to gather fresh wild oregano , please do not take out the plant from its roots. You can pick some sticks of 30cm or more from each plant.

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Till next post , take care !