Oregano ( Origanum vulgare)
Other Names::
A perennial herb with small pink to purple flowers, known for its strong aromatic flavor. It contains essential oils such as carvacrol and thymol and has been used in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and digestive properties.
High doses of the oil can be toxic to the liver
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Anti-Fungal
Stops or inhibits fngal growth
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
Aromatic
Pleasant and distinctive smell
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Digestive Tonic
Strengthens digestion
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Digestive
Immune