OREGANO

“delight in”

PREPARED BY:
BINISHA SWARNAKAR
NASATYA KHADKA
RAMESH LAMICHHANE
SITAL KARKI
Oregano
Classification of oregano
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Division:
Magnoliophyta
Class:
Magnoliopsida
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Origanum
Species:
O. vulgare
Binomial name
Origanum vulgare

 
Some features
Oregano or Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) is
a species of Origanum, native to Europe, the
Mediterranean region and southern and central
Asia. It is a perennial herb, growing to 20-80 cm
tall, with opposite leaves 1-4 cm long. The flowers
are purple, 3-4 mm long, produced in erect spikes.
Its name derives from the Greek origanon : oros 
“mountain” + the verb ganousthai  “delight in”.
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used oregano
as an antiseptic as well as a cure for stomach and
respiratory ailments.
Main constituents or components:

Oregano’s most important component is

its volatile oil, which contains carvacrol,
and thymol, both recognized for their
ability to help slow the growth of bacteria,
loosen phlegm, soothe the digestive tract
and destroy most fungi and worms due to
their antiseptic and antiviral effects.
Oregano is high in antioxidant activity, due
to a high content of phenolic acids and
flavonoids. Additionally, oregano has
demonstrated antimicrobial activity against
food-borne pathogens. Oregano has
recently been found to have extremely
effective properties against penicillin
resistant Staph (Staphylococcus aureus)
showing a higher effectiveness than 18
currently used drugs.
The leaves and flowering stems are strongly
antiseptic, antispasmodic and choleretic, or
bile stimulating so oregano is often
prescribed for indigestion, flatulence,
stomach pain and bloating. It is also
carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic,
emmenagogue, expectorant helping to clear
congestion linked to coughs, bronchitis and
asthma. It has additional properties of being
a stimulant, stomachic and mildly tonic.
Benefits of oregano

The most useful parts of this plant are its

leaves. The extracts and juices of such are
used for asthma, dyspepsia, chronic
coughs, bronchitis, and rheumatism. Ear
aches have also been proven to be cured
by the infusion prepared from its leaves.
The leaves relieve painful swellings,
boils, and sprains, when their poultices
are applied directly to the affected area.
Oregano is often used in tomato sauces,
fried vegetables and grilled meat.
Together with basil, it contributes much to
the distinctive character of many Italian
dishes.
Pizza
The dish most associated with oregano is
pizza. Its relatives have probably been
eaten in Southern Italy for centuries.
Health Benefits of Oregano: 

• Good for cough and cold relief

• Helps prevent degenerative arthritis
• Has Anti-aging properties
• Helps relieve rheumatism and osteoarthritis
• Bronchitis herbal remedy
• Ease asthma attacks
• Relieves upset stomach
• Treatment of urinary tract problems
• Relief for dyspepsia or indigestion
• Healing wounds, insect bites & stings
• Cure for sore throat
• Avoid infections caused by childbirth by taking decoctions of the leaves by
the recent mother.
• For general good health
Preparation of Oregano Leaves:

• Boil one cup of fresh leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 to 15

minutes. Drink half a cup 3 times a day for common colds.
• For a concentrate, juice the oregano leaves and take 1
tablespoon every hour to relieve chronic coughs,
rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, and dyspepsia.
• For Insect bites, wounds and stings, apply the leaves as a
poultice directly on the afflicted area.
• For sore throat, boil 2 tablespoonfuls of dried oregano
leaves in a pint of water, take 2 hours before or after
meals.
• To prevent degenerative arthritis & for general good health
drink oregano decoction daily.