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Cathie, Not obsessed just wanted to start a new topic relating to health.... yes oregano is a good herb.. For garlic see message # 24.... . for lobelia (as Doc mentioned see message 38. (in the message archives)

Oregano is an aromatic herb that grows in the Mediterranean region, and is cultivated in many areas of the world. It is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family, a plant family recognized by square stems and opposing pairs of leaves. The ancient Greek's original name for this plant, "oreganos", translated to "Delight of the Mountains". It earned this name because of the fragrance that it exuded, which has been described as complex, warm and spicy. The Greeks believed that if their cows ate oregano, it gave the meat a better flavor. Today, Oregano is recognized internationally as a culinary spice. It is a popular herb with Americans, especially in the distinctive aroma of Italian style cooking. Aromatic spices have used throughout the world for centuries for both their distinctive flavor and aroma as well as for their medicinal qualities.Oregano is rich in vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A and C, Niacin, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Boron, and Manganese. In addition, the herb contains many active chemical constituents that provide beneficial support to our bodies, such as thymol and carvacrol. These components strongly discourage the growth of microorganisms, an action recognized by traditional herbalists throughout history as well as supported by modern scientific research. Oregano additionally provides antioxidant activities, useful to offset the effects of free radical damage.

There is a lot of confusion about oregano, because there are many plants throughout the world that are called oregano. Marjoram is often referred to as oregano, because it is a close cousin to true oregano, and the genus and species name of marjoram is Origanum majorana. To add to the confusion, the plant called oregano in Spain, Thymus nummularius, is different than Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens. It is important to be aware of this because different species have differenet chemical constituents. The active ingredient, carvacrol, is found in high amounts only in true oregano, Origanum vulgare.

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Latin name: Origanum vulgareOther names: Mountain Mint, Wild Marjoram, Winter Marjoram, Wintersweet

Oregano is considered a remedy for respiratory problems such as coughs and bronchitis, although there is no conclusive proof of its effectiveness. Unverified uses in folk medicine include treatment of bloating, gas, urinary tract problems, painful menstruation, rheumatoid arthritis, swollen glands, and lack of perspiration. It's difficult to think of a common kitchen herb like Oregano as a medical remedy, but it has in fact been used as a drug since the time of the ancient Greeks and Chinese. In China, doctors prescribed it to relieve fever, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and itchy skin, while the Greeks made compresses from the leaves to treat sores and aching muscles. The primary ingredients in Oregano are thymol and carvacrol, which are also found in thyme. These compounds, researchers have found, help loosen phlegm in the lungs and relieve spasms in the bronchial passages. Many commercial cough remedies, including cough drops and skin rubs such as Vicks VapoRub, contain thymol. Harvested during the flowering season and dried on the field or under a roof, Oregano has bright purple flowers and an aromatic scent. Its medicinal value lies in the oil found in its leaves.

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WillowShade40 wrote: somebody shared an article over the net with me that said basically that Garlic, and Oregano, were good for boosting the immune system against anthrax.I don't know if this is true.Any info on Oregano herbal extract?I know that garlic has immune strengthening properties, right?Peace,Cathie