Institute for Natural Health Protection Have you stocked up on oregano for the winter?

2023-12-15 10:47:59

By Simon Flückiger/December 15, 2023/ 10 Views

Dear friend, dear friend,

If you have to deal with a cold, the flu or now the coronavirus, one of the most effective natural treatments is oregano.^(1,2).

It might even advantageously replace antibiotics in certain situations⁽³⁾.

Oregano would, for example, be effective once morest pneumonia caused by streptococci, which are pathogenic bacteria.⁽⁴⁾.

However, unlike certain antibiotics, oregano does not cause resistance in bacteria.

Because of this, oregano is sometimes used in combination with chemical molecules once morest certain bacteria, including Escherichia coli⁽⁵⁾.

The other advantage of oregano, or origanum vulgare as botanists say, is that it is a Mediterranean plant, easy to grow and inexpensive.

An effective remedy once morest infections of all kinds

Oregano is a powerful antiseptic that is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, so it helps your body get rid of viruses, bad bacteria and fungi.

It is also recommended for its anti-inflammatory properties which allow it to modulate the response of your immune system to attacks.⁽⁶⁾.

This allows your body to adjust its response to a threat and not overreact and overproduce cytokines.

Oregano is also an antioxidant.

This means that it fights once morest cell aging and the negative effects of oxygen.⁽⁷⁾.

Antioxidant remedies or foods are important in helping your body neutralize free radicals produced by burning oxygen in your mitochondria, your body’s energy plants.⁽⁸⁾.

A plant that contains powerful essences

The strength of oregano comes from its ability to act on different fronts. This is a characteristic that is often found in medicinal plants and which is linked to the fact that they contain various active molecules and that, in addition, these molecules together can produce new effects.

Oregano contains in particular terpenes which are natural hydrocarbons derived, most often, from conifers.⁽⁹⁾.

Oregano contains 5 terpenes in particular:

• Le carvacrol is the most characteristic essence of oregano: it is a bactericidal effective which annihilates for example the Escherichia coli. It is sometimes used as a natural food additive for this reason.⁽¹⁰⁾.

• Le thymol which, as its name suggests, is found in thyme. It’s a molecule antifungal et antibacterial. The Egyptians used it to embalm their mummies. But it is above all a natural molecule useful once morest cough and sore throat⁽¹¹⁾.

• Borneol is indicated in case ofrespiratory and pulmonary infection. It is also a substance anticancer et neuroprotectrice. It facilitates the regeneration of brain tissues. It would be useful once morest stress because it is relaxing. Finally, it is analgesic and anesthetic: it is what moderates inflammation⁽¹²⁾.

• Pinene plays on the brain. He improves alertness and memory (short term). It might lower the levels anxiety⁽¹³⁾.

• The terpineol : it is a relaxing essence whose sedative and analgesic effects make it an ally for sleep. It reduces nervousness and anxiety. It is also useful for clearing the airways. It protects the stomach and intestine. It is anti-inflammatory. And it also has an antibacterial and antiviral effect⁽¹⁴⁾.

Oregano is also useful for the digestive system

All these substances make oregano a plant that protects the mucous membranes of the human body and strengthens your immunity^(1,2).Herbalists consider oregano to be active once morest asthma, bronchitis, respiratory infections and colds⁽¹⁾.

But’common oregano would also be excellent for the digestive system as it soothes and protects⁽¹⁾.

He fights once morest gastritisthe colitisTHE flatulence and the diverticula⁽¹⁾.

Finally, the pain-relieving substances it contains mean that it is sometimes recommended once morest migrainesTHE muscle or joint pain.

In the kitchen: prevention and joy of living

One of the simplest ways to consume oregano is to regularly include fresh or dried flowering tops in your dishes.^(15,16).From May to September, it will be easier for you to find fresh oregano at your market gardener.

Be careful, however, as fresh oregano is much more fragrant than dried oregano. You can only add a little⁽¹⁵⁾.

You can also keep it in the freezer for the winter. To do this, you must wash it, dry it and put it in a plastic bag.⁽¹⁵⁾.

Oregano is excellent for all your pizzas, pies or pissaladières^(15,16).

But it can also flavor zucchini or eggplant stuffed with vegetables, meat or both.

It goes well with cheese and enhances the taste of spreads^(15,16).

You can also slip it into your salads.

Finally, it can be used to flavor your olive oil, your vinegar, your homemade tomato sauces or even your butter!

Consuming oregano regularly strengthens your immune system and protects your digestive system.

A healing and soothing infusion

If you want to use it as a remedy, oregano is first taken in decoction⁽¹⁾.Take a tablespoon of flowering tops per cup of water and pour them into a saucepan⁽¹⁾.

Then fill the saucepan with cold water which you will bring to the boil.

Let boil for 3 minutes.

Then let it steep for 10 minutes.

Decoctions are used for roots, rhizomes, bark or more hardy plants.

This process allows more active ingredients to be extracted from the plant⁽¹⁷⁾.

You can also consume powdered oregano.

The leaves will have been dried and ground into powder⁽¹⁾.

In this case, you can take one or two level teaspoons with a small glass of water⁽¹⁾.

This remedy is useful for respiratory conditions or digestive disorders.

A stripping essential oil to use with caution

Oregano essential oil is by far the most powerful solution⁽¹⁸⁾.So do not hesitate to ask your herbalist or pharmacist for advice before using it, especially if you are not used to using essential oils.

As with most essential oils, oregano cannot be applied pure to the skin.⁽¹⁾.

To use it, pour one or two drops of essential oil into a tablespoon of sweet almond oil⁽¹⁾.

With this mixture, do a delicate massage on the area of ​​the body you are targeting: the bronchi in case of respiratory ailments or a painful joint for example.

You can also consume it orally by taking a drop of essential oil in a teaspoon of honey.

The essential oil would also be effective once morest the coronavirus in combination with essential oil of thyme and sage⁽¹⁸⁾.

Furthermore, some therapists recommend using oregano essential oil with an inhaler while others, on the contrary, disapprove of this technique.^(18,19).

Inhalation, although it can help, can also damage the mucous membranes of the nose.

In these cases, the alternative is to use an essential oil diffuser in a room where you do not sleep⁽¹⁸⁾.

Finally, some therapists recommend its use in cases of Lyme disease, but this is worth discussing with your doctor.⁽²⁰⁾.

You will have understood, having oregano at home fresh or dry, in powder or essential oil is essential to your health, especially in winter!

Naturally yours,

Augustine of Livois

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