Oregano essential oil, made from Origanum vulgare or Thymus capitatus, may help with the following problems:
Foot or nail fungus: Put a few drops in water and soak the feet in it, or apply diluted oil topically to the affected area.
Sinus infections and colds: Use a few drops in a steam bath and inhale.
Any essential oil should be diluted before use, either with a carrier oil, such as olive oil, or in water, as for a steam bath.
More research is needed to confirm oregano’s effectiveness as a treatment.
Nutrition
Oregano contains some important nutrients.
One teaspoon of dried oregano contains:
energy: 5 calories
fiber: 0.8 grams (g)
calcium: 29 milligrams (mg)
iron: 0.66 mg
magnesium: 5 g
manganese: 0.09 mg
potassium: 23 mg
vitamin E: 0.33 mg
vitamin K: 11.2 micrograms (mcg)
Vitamin K is important for bone growth, maintaining bone density, and the production of blood clotting proteins.
Oregano is also a rich source of dietary antioxidants, which help protect cells against the effects of free radicals and improve the body’s ability to fight infection.
Cooking tips
Oregano is a Mediterranean herb that goes well with pizzas and pasta sauces.
Other ideas include:
sprinkling meat or chicken with oregano for flavor
using it in marinades or stuffings
chopping and mixing it in bread dough to make herby rolls
adding it fresh to salad
Here are some more tips:
Add it towards the end of the cooking process for maximum flavor
The smaller you chop or grind it, the more flavor will be released
Start with a small amount, as too much can make the food bitter
One teaspoon of dried oregano is equivalent to one tablespoon of fresh oregano
It is available dried or fresh in grocery stores, or you can grow it in a pot on a windowsill or balcony or in the garden. It is a perennial, which means it can grow all year.
Risks
Eating oregano can cause stomach upsets in some people.
In addition, those who are allergic to plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which include oregano, basil, lavender, mint, and sage, should be cautious, as they may also develop an allergic reaction to oregano.
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