Properties and Benefits of the Oregano for Health, and how to grow it at home easily and simply.
Oregano, whose scientific name is Origanum vulgare, is of Mediterranean origin, this is an aromatic and medicinal plant, its main use is in the kitchen because it is one of the ingredients of many dishes including pizza. Among its characteristics is its small pink flowers and its oval leaves. This herb is used in alternative medicine to relieve stomach upsets, asthma and respiratory conditions.
NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF OREGAN:
Oregano is rich in vitamins A, B, B6, B12, C, D, E and vitamin K. It also contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and folate. It is good for health because among its properties is that it has few carbohydrates but it is very rich in fiber, something that is favorable for our body.
BENEFITS OF THE ORGAN FOR HEALTH
FANTASTIC AND ANTIBACTERIAL ANTI, IDEAL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BACTERIA
Since oregano contains an essential compound called Carvacol and thymol, which are phytochemicals, which highlight their antimicrobial properties so they can kill pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus which is resistant to various antibiotics and also, oregano can be useful in the elimination of candidas.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES.
Oregano has great anti-inflammatory properties due to the content of beta-caryophylline, which is a useful substance to inhibit inflammation, which makes oregano a great ally in the fight against disorders such as osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis.
TO TREAT RESPIRATORY ROUTE INFECTIONS.
Thanks to the substance carvacol present in oregano, it has a great antiviral activity, because it relieves respiratory tract infections, it allows the elimination of phlegm in the lungs because it acts as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, helping eliminate even bronchial problems.
RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS THAT REINFORCE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
Oregano contains thymol and rosmarinic acid, as well as phenolic acids and flavonoids, which act as an active principle, helping to eliminate viruses mainly through the transmission of food, which helps to strengthen the health of our immune system.
EFFECTS TO COMBAT CANCER.
The phytochemical of oregano (carnosol) has been the object of several studies which have shown that it causes the suicide of cancer cells by stopping their growth by interrupting their cell cycle, so that oregano is considered for its anticancer properties.
HOW TO CULTIVATE ORGANS IN OUR HOUSES.
The first thing we must keep in mind when wanting to grow oregano are the following steps:
1.- Sowing: The first thing is to prepare the seedbeds, we must bury the seeds with at least 2 centimeters deep, they will germinate in at least 3 weeks and we must ensure that they have an appropriate temperature of between 19 and 22 ° C for this, After germinating we must start the process and transplant the seedlings in the pot, which must be at least 30 to 35 cm deep and at least 20 cm apart from one plant to another.
We must bear in mind that the oregano must have a good drainage so we must choose a pot that has this feature, and water it every time the earth dries but without puddles.
2.- Substrate: it is like other herbs have the facility to adapt to almost all types of soil, but we must prepare our pot preferably with natural fertilizers rich in organic matter, with earthworm or compost humus, with garden soil and sand . And at least once a year we must reinforce this mixture.
3.- Irrigation: we must have our plant in a sunny place where it can receive sunlight directly in order to obtain better plants, oregano is not a demanding plant with water but it is also advisable to water it periodically avoiding the excesses, then fungi could arise that would make our plant sick.
4.- Pruning: The method of pruning used in the case of oregano is weeding, but we must be careful not to damage the roots during this process.
5.- The harvest: in order to harvest the harvest we must wait for the plant to measure 15 cm, with the help of a pair of scissors and cut the plant in half or leaving 2 cm from the base, including the flowers, with this we will not have problems then for the plant to regrow again. After the oregano we have collected, we let it dry, preferably in a ventilated and shaded place, when these are well dried, we crumble them and keep them in an airtight container and in a dry and fresh place. At the end of this process we will have our seasoning ready to use and the best harvested at home.
