Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Immunity, Antioxidant, Skin, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cancer, Hearth, Metabolism

Immunity – Powerful antibiotic, potent antiseptic, boosts immune system (boosts WBCs), rich in vitamin A and C, antiviral, antibacterial – ecoli, staphylococcus aureus, anti-fungal – Candida (yeast inf. – tea or tincture 2x/day internally, or tea wash externally);

Antioxidant – Anti-inflammatory

Skin – blemishes, reduces signs of aging, reduces appearance of scars, acne, topical antiseptic, staphylococcus epidermidis, diluted essential oil for toe nail fungus, athlete’s foot, ringworm,…

Respiratory – bronchial infections, congestion, cough, asthma, tonsillitis

Gi – dysentery (intestinal infection)

Cancer – carvacrol has anti-tumor properties 

Heart – omega-3 fatty acids (helps with cholesterol) 

Metabolism – stimulates the metabolism – burns calories and increases energy levels in some people

Diluted essential oil could be also applied to toothache or painful joints.

Use: aerial parts (leaves, stems), essential oil (very concentrated – dilute with carrier oil), tincture; use internally or externally; use fresh leaves (dry lose oils and nutrients over time); less bitter flavor if harvested before it blooms