Oregano is a warm and aromatic herb from mint family with wonderful health enhancing properties. Oregano is a very flavorful herb.
It is often used in Italian, Greek and Spanish cooking. It is often used in seasoning blends, including Italian Seasoning, and pairs well with meats, tomato dishes, and eggs.
Oregano has been gaining popularity as a natural remedy, though it has been used as a health-boosting herb for
centuries.
Oregano contains high amounts of Omega-3s- Iron, Manganese, and antioxidants.
Oregano Oil is well known for natural health communities. It is considered to be antibacterial, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral and immune stimulating.
Oregano oil can give some relief to Respiratory illness by adding a couple of oregano oil drops to a diffuser or vapourizer and inhaling it for few minutes.
Drinking a few drops of oil in juice or water may also provide some relief from a sore throat.
Oregano oil can be diluted with carrier oil like jojoba, sweet almond, or grapeseed, at 10 to 12 drops oregano oil per ounce of carrier oil. However, don’t use oregano oil on broken or sensitive skin, as it can be irritating.