Add the Oregano
Latin name: Origanum vulgare L. [Fam. Lamiaceae]
Nutrition 1 tsp. Ground*
.162g protein
.765g Fiber
.662 mg Iron
28.8mg Calcium
4.86mg Magnesium
22.7 mg Potassium
.41 mg Vitamin C
11.2 micrograms Vitamin K
Traces of Vitamin K, A, E, Lutein + zeaxanthin, Beta Carotene
Traces of short chained fatty acids
Traces of amino acids
*https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
Herbal Benefits & Usage*
-Anti-microbial
-enhance digestion, improve bloating,
-difficulties of respiratory tract - coughing, difficult expectoration, spasmodic coughing
-painful menstruation
-diuretic
-induces sweating
-arthritis
-metabolic syndrome
-energetically contains expelling color prana properties**
*https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/commission-e-monographs/monograph-unapproved-herbs/oregano/
**Advanced Pranic Healing Course pranichealing.com
Oregano is being recommended as a whole plant medicine which can easily be added into food and best way to benefit from the plant efficiently.
Oregano oil of the plant is commonly extracted and used as an essential oil in capsules.
Leaves and stems can easily be used fresh or dried added into cooking or made as tea. Oregano can add flavor, nutrition and potential health benefits.Use and efficacy as medicine varies on the practitioner and individuality of the client.
Risks: None known
The claimed efficacy for this herb has not been documented.
Since efficacy has not been documented, a therapeutic use of this herb cannot be recommended.
https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/commission-e-monographs/monograph-unapproved-herbs/oregano/
Fun Facts:
Oregano has been combined with olive for exercise recovery:
Oregano can be mistakenly sold as other plants in the both the culinary and cosmetic industry that classify under the common term “oregano”
https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/herbalgram/issues/125/table-of-contents/hg125-bappnews-babs/
Please discuss with your medical provider before using dosages above generally recognized as safe.