The cultivation of oregano and its medicinal properties

Hi, friends steemians, today I want you to learn to grow the oregano plant through cuttings, there is oregano with large leaves and small leaves, but I will only tell you about the oregano with small leaves. I know that most people know the oregano plant, because its leaves are important in the kitchen, as it is a special ingredient in the preparation of a variety of foods for its aroma and flavor.

Oregano is also used for medicinal purposes. But for those who do not know it, I'm going to give you some details about its morphology.

Morphological characteristics of the oregano plant.

The oregano plant (Origanum vulgare), is a shrubby plant, its height can reach 1.60 meters. It is a plant with a lot of foliage that can cover an area between 1 and 1.50 meters wide. Its leaves appear opposite, oval and wide between 1 and 3 cm, everything depends on the variety that is cultivated. The flowers are small, white or pink, and sprout at the end of the branches. Its main stem has a semi-square shape, from which many ramifications arise. It is a plant with abundant roots. The oregano plant can last a biological cycle between 8 and 15 years or perhaps a little longer, depending on the care.

My Oregano plant (11 years old):

 

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How is the oregano plant spread?

The oregano plant is propagated by seeds or with the use of pieces of stems, which we call propagation by cuttings. The most common method for the reproduction of the oregano plant is by cuttings. It consists of cutting some stems of the secondary branches, preferably the newest ones and then rooting them.

Propagation of oregano by cuttings

This method consists in obtaining some stems from the branches, the process is carried out in the following way:

• Cut pieces of branches about 10 cm in length, preferably from the new branches and much better if you notice some new shoots.
• Clean the stems to be used, this consists of removing the lower leaves, we should only leave 3 to 4 leaves located on the top or tip of this piece.
• Then we proceed to place the cuttings in a container with water, which can be in glasses or bottles, this is done to make them root.

 

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• When the roots arise, we hope that they reach an average length between 2 and 3 centimeters, and then we proceed to transplant, either in pots or directly on the ground.

Uses of Oregano

Culinary uses: Oregano is used as a condiment in many parts of the world, especially in Italian cuisine. It is a condiment that has a characteristic aroma and flavor that is easy to identify. Oregano is ideal for the preparation of a wide variety of sauces with tomatoes, which provide an excellent flavor ideal for pasta and pizzas. It is also used to season meats, salads, stews and soups, and is also used to prepare blends with other condiments.

Chicken with oregano

SourcePizzas with Oregano

SourceMedicinal use of oregano:
The use in infusions of oregano leaves serve to treat the following conditions:

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• Oregano used as tea, serves as a stimulant of the stomach and to control flatulence and all discomfort of the digestive tract.
• Taken in infusions, it serves to combat insomnia, stress and febrile states.
• Oregano tea leaves are used to control cough, in cases of influenza or bronchitis.

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• Oregano leaves boiled in water and used in gargles, serve to treat laryngitis and tonsillitis.
• To treat muscle pain, for these cases, the leaves are crushed and placed as poultices in the affected areas.
  
  
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  • Oregano has properties as an antioxidant, which helps us strengthen our immune system.
  • Oregano contains two important substances considered antimicrobial: carvacol and thymol, which gives it the property to fight some bacteria.
  • Oregano is used as an insect repellent, this is prepared by cooking the leaves in water; This liquid can be applied to the skin, especially when we visit the field. It can also be used as a repellent for aphids and mites that invade garden plants.
  Other medicinal uses of oregano: Oregano, in addition to the properties mentioned above, also serves to treat the following conditions: To eliminate dandruff, pains in the teeth, headache, allergies, intestinal parasites, for earache and for discomfort caused by menstruation.

  Recipe of oregano to relieve pain and inflammation of the feet.

  Grasp a few handfuls of the fresh leaves of crushed oregano and then put them in a tub and add warm water. There you will put your feet for 20 minutes, this procedure can be done twice a day, even with the same water. I have to warm up a little bit again.

  I hope this information has been very useful for everyone and thank you for visiting my blog, God bless you.

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