Oregano Benefits Medicinal Values And Its Growth

Oregano

Plants and trees live and grow wonderfully in groups and they live a harmonious life till they depart from this earth.

Human beings have to learn many positive things from plant species and lead a harmonious life till they depart from the earth.

The plants and trees never segregate from each other and live a wonderful life on this planet. This topic will deal with a plant named oregano. The botanical name of this plant is Origanum vulgare.

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• The antioxidant rich leaves are used as flavor for food or brew tea.
• The antioxidant compound that is found in the leaves is Rosmarinic Acid. The leaves aid digestion.
• It has active component named thymol which is somewhat similar to menthol.
• The leaves will relax the soft tissues of the throat and stomach.
• The oil has antibacterial properties and has been used prolong the shelf life of various food products by reducing the rate of microbe growth.
• The oregano oil has the capacity to boost the human immune system and ward off certain infections.
• It is used as flavor to tomato or lamb dishes.
• The plant has purple and white flowers.
• It is found in grassland, open scrub, rocky areas and on calcereous soils.
• Italians and Greeks use oregano in traditional medicine, potpourri and as an ornamental plant.
• This perennial plant is used in salads, dishes and grilled meats.
• This is used as a flavor in Italian cuisine along with basil.
• It is used for treating colds, stomach problems and indigestion.

Oregano is native to Mediterranean, Europe, south and central Asia and is also found in many parts of the world.

• The plant reaches a height of 90 cm and ovate leaves are 40 mm long and 25 mm wide.
• The inflorescence is many-flowered and the flowers are grouped into short dense lateral or terminal spikes.
• The corolla is white to purplish and 4-8 mm long.
• Each flower has four male parts. Each fruit has four single-seeded units.
• This plant grows well in the sandy soil and thrives in full sunlight.
• It is also tolerant to drought.
• Since it is having aromatic leaves it will not suffer much from pests or infestations.
• This mind blowing aromatic plant has lots of medicinal properties in its leaves.

Health Benefits of Oregano