Oregano herb
Instructions for medical use- RU No. LP-000219

date last change: 29.08.2016

Dosage form

Powder and cut-pressed grass.

Compound

Oregano herb powder 80%

Oregano herbs cut and pressed 20%

Description of the dosage form

A mixture of pieces of stems, leaves, flowers with pieces of cut and pressed grass of various shapes. The color ranges from brownish to grayish green with purple, brownish-purple, brownish-pink, whitish and brown inclusions. The smell is fragrant. The taste of the water extract is bitter-spicy, slightly astringent.

Characteristic

Oregano herb contains flavonoids, essential oil, tannins and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacological group

Herbal product.

pharmachologic effect

An infusion of oregano herb has an expectorant, choleretic, diuretic (diuretic), sedative effect. Strengthens intestinal motility, increases appetite and secretion of gastric juice, and has moderate antimicrobial properties.

Indications

As part of complex therapy. Orally as an expectorant for respiratory diseases (acute and chronic bronchitis, acute respiratory viral infections); as a means of increasing appetite and improving digestion, with secretory insufficiency of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal atony, enterocolitis, accompanied by constipation and flatulence.

Externally - in the form of lotions and baths for pyoderma (pustular skin lesions) and atopic dermatitis (diathesis).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug; when administered orally – hyperacid gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum (in the acute stage), pregnancy, period breastfeeding, children under 18 years of age.

Directions for use and doses

4 filter bags (6.0 g) are placed in a glass or enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of boiling water, cover and leave for 15 minutes, periodically pressing on the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them out. The volume of the resulting infusion is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.

The infusion is taken orally warm, 1/4-1/2 cup 2 times a day 15 minutes before meals. Externally, the infusion is used in the form of baths or lotions 2-3 times a day.

The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported to date.

Interaction

Not described.

special instructions

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery.

During the period of oral use of the drug, caution should be exercised when performing potentially dangerous species activities that require special attention and quick reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms).

Release form

Powder and cut-pressed grass. 1.5 g of powder and cut-pressed grass in a filter bag; 20 filter bags are placed in cardboard packs. Packs with filter bags are wrapped in unpainted polymer film in order to control the first opening. It is allowed to apply tear-resistant self-adhesive tape to the polymer film for the purpose of easy and convenient opening of the package.

Instructions for use, folded with the text inside, are inserted into the pack, or the text of the instructions in full is applied to the pack.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light; prepared infusion - in a cool place for no more than 2 days.

Keep out of the reach of children!

Best before date

1 year 6 months.

Do not use after expiration date.

Forest mint, dushmyanka, motherwort, bee-lover, oregano. All these are the names of the well-known oregano. The unique properties of the plant have been used in folk medicine and cosmetology for a long time. But for the herb to manifest itself in all its strength, it must be used correctly. Taking into account not only beneficial properties, but also contraindications.

Oregano is native to the Mediterranean. Origanum vulgare L belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is a relative of no less useful and spicy herbs: basil, mint, marjoram, sage, thyme, lemon balm.

You can recognize Origanum by the following signs:

• straight tetrahedral stem with a branched upper part;
• oblong-ovate leaves with radicular attachment to the stem. Their color is rich green, size from 1.5 to 4.5 cm;
• paniculate reddish-lilac or pale pink inflorescences with a tart fragrant odor.

Distribution area covers European part Russia, the Caucasus and Siberia, Central Asia and Kazakhstan. The plant is unpretentious and grows well in any type of soil. But it feels best on moist loams and light sandstones.

You can observe all the beauty of oregano flowering in the second half of summer. At the end of August - beginning of September, small seeds appear. Origanum reproduces both by seeds and vegetatively.

Growing and harvesting

Cultivating oregano on the farm is not difficult. The plant will delight you with its fragrant trail and decorative qualities.

• choose a well-lit area without stagnant moisture;
• the land needs to be prepared in the fall: dig up and fertilize with manure, superphosphate or saltpeter;
• in April, the seeds of the plant are sown directly into the ground without deepening and sprinkled with peat;
• with the appearance of the first shoots (after 10-14 days), the seedlings are thinned out.

If the climate is capricious, it is better to use the seedling method. Sowing is carried out in February-March. Bushes are planted in the ground at the end of May or beginning of June. During the maintenance process, it is important to water on time and regularly remove weeds. Oregano blooms only after a year. In one place it takes up to 4-5 years to produce good seedlings.

Oregano blooms for a long time: from July to September. For medicinal purposes, the herb is harvested when approximately 3/4 of the inflorescences have bloomed. To ensure that the dry grass mixture retains its beneficial properties for up to 3 years, follow several harvesting rules:

1. The collection of raw materials is carried out in dry weather as early as possible. The morning dew must surely disappear.
2. Only strong plants are selected: weak peduncles with signs of damage cannot be collected.
3. The stem is cut with pruning shears 15-30 cm from the soil.
4. The raw materials are laid out in a thin layer on cotton fabric in a ventilated room or under a street canopy, avoiding direct sunlight.

Once the stems become brittle, the oregano is ready for storage.

Medicinal properties of oregano

The wide range of therapeutic effects of Origanum vulgare is explained by the complex chemical composition. The healing parts of the plant contain tannins, thymol and phenol, ascorbic acid, and:

• oil components;
• quarkalol, geranyl acetate;
• ether compounds;
• hormone-like substances and vitamins.

Oregano owes its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties to essential oils. Their action is comparable to the first generation of antibiotics.

As practice shows, Origanum vulgare relieves many women's problems. Advances in cosmetology and medicine do not prevent the fair half of humanity from successfully testing herbalist recipes.

Mother - female herb

Cosmetology. Rejuvenating masks with oregano improve complexion, tone and fill the skin with moisture.

Course use will smooth out facial wrinkles and give a light tan.

For slim figure. The ability to break down subcutaneous fat and restore tissue structure has turned the mother into an effective home SPA product.

Oregano is included in anti-cellulite program preparations used in professional beauty salons.

Increased milk production in nursing mothers. Due to poor ecology, artificial feeding has become the norm. But our grandmothers also knew very well that tea with oregano increases milk production during breastfeeding. In addition, the infusion will accelerate postpartum contraction of the uterus and the discharge of lochia.

Application in gynecology. The contribution of oregano to the health of the fair half is multifaceted:

1. The mother's infusion normalizes the functioning of the ovaries and the production of female hormones, which is useful for restoring the menstrual cycle.
2. The herb copes with painful cyclic manifestations and specific female inflammations: colpitis, cervicitis, itching and others.
3. Oregano is used to stimulate the development of the female reproductive system and mammary glands in girls of delicate constitution.
4. The herb will help you calmly survive the symptoms of menopause and gently enter the state of menopause. The infusion will eliminate nervousness and insomnia, and balance hormonal changes. Douching will support the reparative capabilities of the vaginal epithelium.

When using oregano, it is important to follow the exact recipe, and then women with a variety of problems will notice the healing effect.

Why oregano is interesting for men

A specific indication for the use of oregano infusions and decoctions by men is the elimination of dependence on psychoactive substances. First of all, this is alcoholism and tobacco smoking. But Origanum vulgare cannot be called a male herb because of a specific side effect.

The complex of sedative compounds in oregano reduces the libido of men. With regular use, especially as a mono composition, male sexual performance is noticeably reduced. In rare cases, impotence develops.

Such prospects will frighten anyone, so the range of applications for the stronger sex comes down to general problems:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• nervousness, insomnia;
• colds.

In this case, it is better if oregano acts as an auxiliary component with a maximum course intake of 20-30 days once a year.

How to use Origanum vulgare

Folk experience offers many ways to extract the healing power of the mother. Infusions, decoctions, oil distillates, steaming and baths - everything goes into use. But thoughtless application of everything at once is unacceptable. Herbs - preparations complex composition, and if you want to connect them to therapy, you need to know the effect of each method.

Decoctions

Decoctions are obtained by prolonged heating of plant materials placed in water. Due to the slow and prolonged work of the composition in the body, the therapeutic effect of decoctions is more powerful than that of infusions and teas. Indications for the use of decoctions with oregano:

Plants with rough stems and rhizomes are boiled for up to 15 minutes over low heat, but this method is not suitable for oregano.

Cooking in a water bath:

• pour 2 tbsp into a small container. spoons of raw materials and pour 250 ml of hot water;
• Immerse the container in a large saucepan with boiling water so that one third of the container is in water;
• Simmer the “bath” over heat for 20-30 minutes, then strain the broth.

Depending on the purpose and the presence of other herbs, the holding time and water ratio may vary. We offer several popular recipes with a motherboard.

Carminative decoction for increased gas formation. Mix 1 tbsp. spoon of oregano and chamomile, pour a glass of boiling water. Simmer in a water bath for 10 minutes. Take 1/2 cup cooled to room temperature in the morning and evening 20 minutes before meals.

A diaphoretic for colds. Take 2 tbsp. spoons of oregano, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry raspberry berries and coltsfoot leaves. Pour the mixture with 2 cups of boiling water and simmer in the “bath” for 20-25 minutes. Take hot (36-38°C) a glass 3-4 times a day.

Decoctions for menopause:

1. To normalize the emotional background, pour 3 teaspoons of dry raw materials with a glass of hot water and leave in a “bath” for 15 minutes. Take 1/2 cup 3 times a day.
2. To reduce hot flashes 1 tbsp. pour a heaping spoon of the drug with 2/3 cup of water. Heat in a water bath for 30 minutes. Cool the broth and strain. Take a teaspoon 20 minutes before meals three times a day.

Complex therapy of fungal infections. For oral administration, prepare a decoction - a tablespoon of dry oregano leaves is placed in a glass of boiling water and simmered over heat for 10-15 minutes. Drink a glass of warm solution 2 times a day. At the same time, lubricate the affected areas of the body with essential oil. Therapy lasts 2-3 weeks. If necessary, take a break for a month and repeat everything.

Preparation of infusions and their effect

Unlike decoctions, infusions are not boiled or simmered. Extraction occurs naturally when the raw materials are placed in hot, and sometimes cold water. Indications for taking motherboard infusions:

• nervous excitability, sleep disturbances;
• headache;
• stomatitis, halitosis;
• disorders of puberty in girls;
• increased libido;
• insufficient lactation;
• gastric atony with decreased secretory activity;
• sluggish intestinal peristalsis.

Oregano baths for dermatitis. Pour 200 g of dry raw materials into 5 liters of boiling water. Close the container tightly and wrap it in a thick blanket. After 3 hours, strain the prepared infusion. Pour the resulting volume into a bath of hot water (37-40°). The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes.

Anti-inflammatory infusion. Prepare a mixture of herbs at the rate of 6 parts oak bark, 4 parts oregano, 1 part marshmallow root. 2 tbsp. spoons of the composition pour 1/2 liters of boiling water. Cool the infusion and strain. Use as a rinse for dental problems and sore throats. The product is effective for herpes, boils and other skin rashes.

To improve intestinal motility. 2 tsp crushed herbs are infused in a glass of boiling water for 15-20 minutes. Take 3-4 times a day before meals, 100 ml of warm infusion.

Herbal decoctions and infusions are not intended for long-term storage. Their beneficial properties last for 2 days, after which you will have to brew a fresh product.

Tea

A traditional Russian drink made from spicy herbs will bring many benefits. Tea differs from infusions and decoctions in its low concentration of active substance.

• for problems of the female reproductive system during childbearing years - primarily in case of cycle failures;
• in case of painful hot flashes of menopause;
• with poor appetite, anorexia nervosa;
• with anxiety, increased excitability;
• in complex therapy of allergic asthma.

Regular tea drinking with oregano has a general strengthening effect.

To prepare a drink with a delicate taste and a tart herbal aroma, you need to follow the recipe exactly:

1. 1 teaspoon of dry raw materials is poured into a dry ceramic teapot heated to approximately 30°.
2. The container is filled with boiling water (90-95°). After adding water, an air “cushion” of 1.5-2 cm should remain on top of the kettle.
3. The kettle is closed with a lid and covered with a cotton towel folded in half.

After 10-15 minutes, the drink is poured into wide tea cups: this way the development of aroma notes can be better felt. Do not over steep the tea. Otherwise, you will get a weak infusion with slightly different properties.

Essential oil

Produced by steam distillation from fresh or dry raw materials. The concentration of essential substances reaches 0.2-0.5%. It has a tart floral aroma with woody tea and camphor notes. Applicable:

• alone or in combination with other oils;
• externally, internally, by inhaling odors.

Outdoor use:

1. Joint problems, radiculitis. Mix 1 cup of flaxseed with 1.5 cups of boiling water, 50-70 drops of oregano oil. Apply a warm compress (37°C) to the affected area, cover with polyethylene and gauze. Application time is up to 30-40 minutes.
2. Muscle neuralgia, discomfort after training, sprains. Add 50-70 drops of oregano oil to a glass of cool water, moisten gauze and apply a compress for 30-40 minutes.
3. Dentistry. For toothache, rub 1-2 drops of oil into the gum of the affected tooth; for acute pain, place an oil-soaked swab into the cavity. To prevent stomatitis, periodontal disease, and freshen breath, apply a drop of oil to your toothbrush and perform normal oral hygiene.
4. Fungal infection - 2-3 times a day, the pre-cleaned area is treated with oregano oil. treatment is continued until symptoms disappear completely.

It will also disinfect and reduce discomfort from insect bites, and speed up the healing of wounds. Herpes, acne, boils will disappear faster after treatment with oregano oil.

Oral administration. Essential oil should not be taken in its pure form. It must be diluted in a liquid or oil base.

1. Helminthic infestations. Dilute 2-3 drops of oil in a glass of warm milk or water. Take once a day for 1-1.5 months. Gets rid of roundworms.
2. Gastrointestinal tract. 2-3 drops mixed with tbsp. a spoonful of honey or jam, 150 ml of milk, juice.
3. ARVI, respiratory diseases, influenza. A piece of refined sugar is soaked in 2-3 drops of oil and taken 3-4 times a day. Sugar can be replaced with tbsp. spoon of honey.

For children under 14 years of age, the dosage is reduced by a drop.

Aromatherapy

It is carried out at the rate of processing 15 sq. m of premises:

• achieving peace and peace of mind - add 1-2 drops of oregano oil to the aroma lamp;
• relieving chronic fatigue syndrome, restoring strength - add essential oils to the aroma maker: oregano and tea tree - 1 drop each, thyme and orange - 2 drops each;
• Elimination of irritability, attacks of hysteria, childhood hyperactivity, and also in stressful situations, aromatization with a mixture of oils from a drop of oregano, 2 drops of marjoram, 3 drops of lavender is effective.

The duration of air sessions is 30-60 minutes. Oils are placed in aroma lamps, aroma pots, inhalers, medallions.

Fragrant baths

U water procedures with oregano there are two main purposes:

• solving skin problems or simply keeping the body in good shape;
• impact on the psycho-emotional sphere of a person.

Preparing a shared bath:

1. 200-250 gr. Brew dry raw materials with 3 liters of boiling water.
2. Leave for 2 hours or steam for 40-60 minutes in a water bath. Strain and pour into the bath.
3. The water temperature for the procedure is 36-38°C. Duration - 15-25 minutes.

Local baths:

1. 15-20 gr. Brew dry herbs in 10 liters of boiling water.
2. Leave in a warm place for 2 hours or steam in a water bath.
3. Strain and use without diluting with water. Temperature and the time of taking local baths are similar to the general procedure.

A course of 10-12 nightly procedures will relieve fungal infections, allergic rashes and dermatitis. Calms the nerves and activates the body's internal reserves.

The cosmetic effect is equivalent to the effect of salt: fat deposits are broken down, turgor increases, and a light shade of bronze appears.

Contraindications

The wide spectrum of action of the herb inevitably results in contraindications:

1. People with cardiovascular diseases should use motherwort preparations with caution, and even its essential oil is dangerous for hypertension.
2. It is better to avoid the herb for women with heavy menstruation, so as not to cause bleeding.
3. Taking oregano is not compatible with pregnancy. The grass causes contractions of the walls of the uterus and pelvic floor muscles, which leads to miscarriages. Even a single dose of a concentrated decoction can cause trouble.
4. You should not use oregano for gastritis with high acidity and ulcers.

Even in the absence of obvious contraindications, before taking a course of herbal treatment, it is necessary to consult a physician.

Conclusion

Oregano is one of the most popular herbs among admirers of natural healing. It is accessible, pleasant to the taste and aromatic, and gives a quick and lasting effect.

But, no matter how much you would like to get rid of problems faster, when making herbal remedies from oregano you need to follow the recipe and recommendations for use. An overdose is fraught with exacerbation of chronic ailments. And most importantly: in case of serious diseases, herbs do not replace, but complement the methods of official medicine.

ABOUT beneficial properties You can learn how to prepare oregano from the following video:

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About 10 g (2 tablespoons) of crushed raw materials are placed in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water, cover with a lid and heat in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cool at room temperature 45 minutes, filter, squeeze out the remaining raw materials. The volume of the resulting infusion is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water. Take 1/4 - 1/2 cup orally warm 2 times a day 15 minutes before meals. Apply externally for baths or as lotions 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.

Characteristic

Description

Pieces of stems, leaves, inflorescences, as well as individual flowers. The color is grayish-green with brownish-purple and brownish-pink inclusions. The smell is fragrant. The taste of the water extract is bitter-spicy, slightly astringent.

Pharmacological properties

Indications for use

Oregano herb infusion is used internally in adults as an expectorant for diseases of the upper respiratory tract (acute and chronic bronchitis, ARVI); as a means of increasing appetite and improving digestion, with secretory insufficiency of the gastrointestinal tract, with intestinal atony, with enterocolitis, accompanied by constipation and flatulence. Externally used as a lotion for pustular skin diseases and diathesis.

Contraindications

Side effect

Storage conditions

Best before date

3 years. Do not use after the expiration date.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

Over the counter.

Manufacturer

LLC Firm "Health"

Oregano instructions for use

Filter packages

2 filter bags are placed in a glass or enamel bowl, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for 20 minutes, squeeze out the filter bags, and add boiled water to 100 ml of the resulting infusion. Take 1/4 - 1/2 cup orally warm 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals. Apply externally for baths or as lotions 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.

Characteristic

Oregano herb contains essential oil, tannins, flavonoids, organic acids, macro- and microelements and other biologically active substances.

Description

Pieces of stems, leaves and inflorescences. The color is grayish-green with brownish-purple, brownish-pink, whitish and brown inclusions. The smell is fragrant. The taste of the water extract is bitter-spicy, slightly astringent.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Expectorant of plant origin.

Pharmacological properties

It has an expectorant, choleretic, diuretic and sedative effect. Strengthens intestinal motility and increases the secretion of gastric juice, has moderate antimicrobial properties.

Indications for use

Oregano herb infusion is used internally in adults as an expectorant for diseases of the upper respiratory tract (acute and chronic bronchitis, ARVI); as a means of increasing appetite and improving digestion, with secretory insufficiency of the gastrointestinal tract, with intestinal atony, with enterocolitis, accompanied by constipation and flatulence. Externally used as a lotion for pustular skin diseases and diathesis.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. When taken orally - pregnancy, age under 18 years.

Side effect

Allergic reactions are possible.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light. Store the finished infusion in a cool place for no more than 2 days. Keep out of the reach of children.

Oregano (motherwort, oregano, forest mint, Latin name- Origanum) is one of the most famous medicines in herbal medicine.

It received its Russian name for its pleasant aroma. The plant is native to Southwest Asia and North Africa.

It has taken root well in Europe; it can be found in light forests, clearings, and dry meadows. ABOUT healing properties Motherboards were known by the ancient Greeks; Hippocrates mentions them in his works.

Avicenna pointed out its value in medicine.

Indications for use

Oregano herb has enough wide spectrum of action, having the following properties:

• expectorant - used for diseases of the respiratory system, in particular bronchitis;
• antiseptic - prescribed for rinsing the mouth and throat for stomatitis (damage to the oral mucosa), tonsillitis (viral or bacterial inflammation of the tonsils), pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa), for skin diseases - abscesses, boils, pustular rashes, abscesses;
• sedative - used in childhood as part of herbal infusions, with menopause, sexual incontinence (without weakening potency), premenstrual syndrome, epilepsy;
• sleeping pills - helps get rid of insomnia;
• stimulating and tonic - used for menstrual irregularities (delays, pain), to improve intestinal motility;
• anti-inflammatory;
• diuretic;
• carminative;
• diaphoretic;
• hemostatic;
• helps with frostbite;
• stimulates appetite;
• effective in the fight against alcoholism;
• resolves infiltrates (accumulations mixed with blood and lymph);
• helps strengthen the immune system.

Motherwort has long been considered a female herb. It was given to girls who were delayed in sexual development. The result appeared after 3-4 months: menstruation began, mammary glands developed, and hair condition improved.

It is also useful for women during the premenopausal period, when menstruation gradually stops - about 50 years. This medicinal plant helps get rid of such unpleasant symptoms as headaches, high blood pressure, profuse sweating.

During lactation, women are not recommended to use this herb. But nevertheless, it may be useful for some mothers. It helps increase milk supply and also acts as a sedative and mild sleep aid for mother and baby. By using this herbal remedy after childbirth, a woman helps the uterus recover.

Release form

Oregano herb is produced:

• in the form of dry crushed raw materials, placed in paper bags of 50 g;
• in round briquettes of 8 g, placed in blister packs of 6 pcs.

It contains:

• essential oil (carvacrol, phenols, thymol, aromatic alcohol) - up to 1.2%;
• geranyl acetate - up to 5%;
• sesquiterpenes - 12.5%;
• free alcohols - up to 15%;
• tannins - up to 20%;
• flavone glycosides;
• ascorbic acid;
• fatty oils (seeds).

Mode of application

Used in herbal medicine flowering tops up to 20 cm long with leaves. The plant is harvested at the very beginning of mass flowering, which usually occurs in July.

There are many ways to use oregano as a medicine. Here are some of them:

Interaction with other drugs

There are no data on interactions with other drugs. In herbal medicine, oregano is used in preparations with herbs such as marshmallow, coltsfoot, black currant leaves, fireweed, chamomile, wild rosemary, Birch buds, calamus, etc.

Side effects

Oregano, if the dose is exceeded and abused, can cause the following undesirable effects:

Contraindications

Oregano should not be used in the following conditions:

• heart and vascular diseases;
• individual intolerance;
• increased gastric secretion;
• ulcers of the stomach, duodenum;
• Use with caution in old age, with renal colic.

As mentioned above, mother grass is a “female” grass.

Nevertheless, if necessary, it is prescribed to men. The course of treatment with this herbal medicine should be short-term, no more than once a year. If you take it longer, hair growth on the body stops, mammary glands develop, and problems appear in the sexual sphere. In especially severe cases, impotence develops.

During pregnancy

Oregano is not prescribed for the treatment of pregnant women, since it stimulates the smooth muscles of the uterus and leads to miscarriage and premature birth.

Storage conditions and periods

The herb should be stored in a dry place, first placed in a thick paper bag or sealed container.

The packaging must indicate the date of collection or release and the name of the herbal preparation.

Shelf life - 2 years. After its expiration, the herb can be brewed for medicinal baths. It is necessary to exclude children from accessing the drug.

Price

Average price for Oregano grass in pharmacies in Russia- 53 rub.

average price in Ukrainian pharmacies- 8 UAH.

Analogs

Analogues of oregano in the treatment of respiratory diseases are:

• coltsfoot;
• plantain;
• thyme;
• ginger;
• pharmaceutical camomile;
• sage.

Erect, branched tetrahedral stems are covered with thin hairs. The leaves are finely toothed along the edge, petiolate, oblong-ovate, opposite. Oregano blooms from July to September with numerous small purple flowers collected in spikelets. The fruits ripen from August to October - brown, dry, smooth, round-ovoid, consisting of 4-mm nuts.

The herb oregano, the use of which is widespread, is also called incense, motherwort or swan, since in folk medicine it was used to treat many gynecological diseases. In Russia you can find 3 types of this herb, but the most valuable is oregano, which also grows in Central Asia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, the Caucasus, Siberia (Western and Central) in dry steppes, thickets of bushes, forest clearings, meadows , slopes of ravines, forest edges, etc.

Procurement of raw materials

Aboveground flowering leafy stems and flowers serve as medicinal raw materials. Harvesting is done at the very beginning of flowering, cutting about 20 cm long, along with the inflorescences. After which the raw materials are knitted into bundles and dried, hanging in a ventilated, dark room. After drying, the leaves and flowers are separated from the stems by threshing or rubbing through a non-metallic coarse sieve. Raw materials can be stored for no longer than 3 years in hermetically sealed glass containers.

The smell of oregano is pleasant, the taste is tart, slightly astringent, bitter-spicy.

Chemical composition

The widespread use of the herb is due to its chemical composition, containing tannins and dyes, quite a large number of essential oil, phenols, geranyl acetate, free alcohols, flavonoids and vitamin C in huge quantities.

Oregano is also recognized by official medicine; it is included in herbal collections for bronchial asthma, gynecological, chest, hypertension, sedative, cardiac collections, as well as in collections for cleansing the body and for weight loss.

Oregano herb has a calming effect on the central nervous system, helps with disorders nervous system, insomnia (acting as a mild sleeping pill), neuroses, convulsions, epilepsy, nervous exhaustion or shock, bad mood, headaches. Official medicine also uses decoctions and infusions for atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Oregano is also used for delayed menstruation, to improve the secretion of bile and enhance the secretion of sweat and digestive glands, promotes the contraction of smooth uterine muscles, acts as an excellent diuretic and regulates the menstrual cycle.

Oregano is also used as an analgesic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. Its infusions are useful for diseases of the respiratory organs (pneumonia, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, sore throat, pharyngitis, tonsillitis), poor digestion, especially colitis or enterocolitis, which are accompanied by flatulence and constipation, as well as lack of appetite, secretory insufficiency of the gastrointestinal tract, gastritis, intestinal atony, biliary dyskinesia, intestinal or stomach spasms, cholecystitis.

Oregano herb has also found application in the treatment of liver inflammation; it is used for painful menstruation, jaundice, increased sexual arousal, and also as an agent that enhances the secretion of sweat glands.

This medicinal plant has the ability to suppress microbial flora in pulmonary tuberculosis, sore throats, rashes, and is also used for wound healing. In addition, oregano decoctions are recommended for use against staphylococcal infections, especially in children.

Oregano is also used externally. For washes and compresses, it is used for headaches and skin rashes. If children have scrofula or rickets, they can be bathed in a decoction of oregano. Baths with the addition of a decoction are also taken for various rashes. To stimulate hair growth or for headaches, wash your hair with a decoction or infusion of oregano. Oregano preparations are effective for rinsing with inflammation of the mouth or pharynx, as well as as compresses or lotions for eczema, itchy rashes, abscesses, boils and for washing wounds.

And oregano oil ethnoscience advises rubbing the body during paralysis.

1. Oregano infusion. Boiling water (200 g) is poured into 2 tables. spoons of raw material, infuse for a quarter of an hour and drink 100 g twice a day before meals. The same infusion is used for lotions, rinses and compresses. For baths, take 10 liters of water and 10 tablespoons of raw materials.

2. Oregano decoction. Pour 200 g of hot water into 2 teaspoons of herbs, cover with a lid, and place to warm up in a water bath. Heat for a quarter of an hour, cool and use as an infusion.

3. Oregano infusion for the treatment of epilepsy: take 10 g of herb for 300 g of boiling water, infuse and filter. Take this infusion before meals, 100 g three times a day. Course - 3 years.

4. A mixture of a tablespoon of chamomile and oregano is poured into 200 g of boiling water, placed in a bowl and heated in a water bath for about 5 minutes, cooled, filtered and taken 100 g in the morning and evening.

5. Sweatshop tea. Two tablespoons of a mixture of 1 part mother, two parts dried raspberries, 2 parts coltsfoot leaves, pour 400 g of boiling water, leave for a quarter of an hour, filter and drink 100 g hot three times a day.

6. Breast tea. Take a tablespoon of a mixture of 2 parts of marshmallow root, 2 parts of coltsfoot leaves and 1 part of oregano, pour in 400 g of boiling water, leave for a quarter of an hour, filter and drink warm after eating 100 g.

7. For rinsing the throat and mouth, prepare an anti-inflammatory mixture: two tablespoons. spoons of a mixture of four parts of oregano, 6 parts of oak bark, 1 part of marshmallow root, pour 400 g of boiling water, leave for a quarter of an hour, filter. Use warm after meals to rinse several times a day.

8. Tea: 2 teaspoons of the herb are poured into 200 g of boiling water, infused for 3 minutes and drunk with honey or sugar the entire portion. This tea stimulates digestion. It is also recommended to drink it for women with early menopause or with constant and frequent hot flashes, severe bleeding, depressed mental state, and also to increase lactation in nursing mothers.

Contraindications

A contraindication to this herb is any stage of pregnancy, because by causing uterine contractions, oregano serves to terminate pregnancy.