Dushitsa, mother, Dnepropetrovsk region.

Oregano, motherwort (Origanum vulgare)

Chemical composition of medicinal raw materials

Essential oil is the most valuable component of raw oregano. On average, oregano grass contains up to 1.2% of essential oil of a complex composition: phenols (thymol and carvacrol) account for 44%; about 12% — sesquiterpenes with 2 and 3 rings; up to 15% — free spirits; up to 5% - geranyl acetate, which gives the herb an original aroma.
In addition to essential oil, oregano grass contains tannins and ascorbic acid, the maximum amount of which accumulates in the leaves (up to 565 mg%) and flowers (about 166 mg%).
Useful properties of oregano
• doctors have long established the high antibacterial activity of oregano,
• motherwort has a calming effect on the human nervous system,
• has a beneficial effect on the functions of the gastrointestinal tract,
• has an anti-inflammatory, choleretic and diuretic effect,
• motherwort has a strong diaphoretic and expectorant effect, and therefore is indicated for bronchitis and pneumonia,
• medicinal preparations based on oregano cure neurosis, hysteria, insomnia and even epilepsy,
• frankincense reduces stomach spasms, cures the stomach, diseases of the liver, gall bladder and duodenum,
• reduces toothache and eliminates gum inflammation,
• oregano heals fungal infections,
• eliminates eczema, boils and other unpleasant skin ailments,
• restores the healthy structure of subcutaneous fatty tissue and thereby relieves women of cellulite,
• reduces tides during menopause and reduces menstrual pain,
• eliminates flatulence,
• cures worms,
• normalizes elevated pressure.
The benefits of a medicinal plant for women
Let's consider some of its useful characteristics:
— The decoction can be used to increase hair growth and thickness.
— If you want to lose weight, drink tea with the addition of this medicinal plant. In this way, you can remove waste from their body, strengthen the work of the stomach and intestines, thereby getting rid of a few extra kilograms.(//tractor-service.com)
— The positive effect of taking oregano in the treatment of menstrual irregularities is known to many. A decoction of the herb helps with delayed bleeding, and also contributes to the normalization of the cycle.
— It is used as a stimulant during menopause or with insufficient discharge. To maximize the healing properties of the decoction, you can add a littlewormwood andtansy.
— Elimination of pain syndrome during painful menstruation.
— If the work of the nervous system is disturbed, insomnia, anxiety, you can drink such an infusion to relax and calm down.
Angina in oncology
The active components of motherwort are involved in the process of hematopoiesis and recovery. If you have been given such a terrible diagnosis as leukemia, do not despair. In addition to official medical treatment, you can use a decoction of oregano - drink 70 — 80 ml. three times a day. It is possible to reduce the dosage, but take it more often.
To prepare an infusion for the treatment of leukemia, you need 3 tbsp. l. pour 600 ml of dry grass. boiling water Send to the stove and bring to a boil again. We put the finished broth together with the herb in a thermos and let it brew for 8-10 hours. It is easier to prepare such a drink in the evening so that it can be used in the morning. Regular consumption of tea is recommended for the prevention of oncological diseases, as oregano is a kind of "shield" for the development of cancer cells.

Monastery tea - recipe
In order to prevent many diseases, you can regularly consume a medicinal drink prepared according to a special recipe. "Monastery tea" will strengthen your health and practically eliminate trips to the doctor. For such a medicinal collection, you will need several components - rosehip berries (100 gr.), motherwort root (100 gr.), grassSt. John's wort (1 tablespoon), oregano (1 tablespoon).
Pour the prepared ingredients for monastery tea with 5 liters of water and cook over low heat for 3 hours. At the very end of cooking, you can add 1 tsp. of black leaf tea, turn off the heat and insist the decoction for 60 minutes.
We store the drink in a cold, dark place and take it at any convenient time. Can be used instead of regular tea or water.
How to cook oil infusion?
In order to maximize the healing effect and extend the shelf life of the medicine, you can make an oil infusion of oregano. For this, you will need fresh or dry grass and vegetable oil (you can use sunflower or olive oil). The correct ratio is 1 to 10. It is necessary to insist the remedy for at least 12 hours.
The finished drug can be taken orally in a few drops (from 2 to 5). Oil infusion is also used externally - as compresses or lotions.
Oregano essential oil has a calming effect, the decoction is good for insomnia, stressful situations, nervous irritability, neuroses, hysteria.
A simple recipe is used as a sedative and insomnia remedy: 2 teaspoons of the plant are brewed with 200 ml of boiling water, left for 20 minutes under a closed lid. You need to drink half a glass 3 or 4 times a day after meals. To relieve spasms, the infusion is prepared in a similar way, but you need to drink it a quarter of an hour before a meal, a couple of tablespoons.
Tincture from oregano can be used for rinsing with gum disease, lesions of the oral cavity; in the form of compresses - for edema, abscesses, boils. To get rid of bad breath and clean tooth enamel, it is recommended to chew dry oregano leaves.
To prepare a bath solution (relieving stress, as well as treating skin diseases), you will need 50 grams of grass per three liters of hot water. Leave for 3 hours, strain and pour into the bath. The duration of the procedure is about 20 minutes, and it should be done every other day for 3 weeks.
Oryza-based douching is widely used in gynecology. To prepare the solution, you need 10 grams of dry plants per liter of water. Insist until it cools down to the optimal temperature. The douching procedure is carried out twice a day, and the full course will take 2-3 weeks.
Dry grass, crushed to a powder state, is used as a powder for increased sweating of the feet, and as an inhalation agent for runny nose and headaches.

Duchytsa - contraindications:
1. If a person suffers from peptic ulcer disease of the stomach or duodenum, then tea should be consumed, preparations with oregano are not recommended.
2. With increased acidity of the stomach, it is better to limit the use of teas, tinctures, decoctions with this herb.
3. The plant is contraindicated for those who often have high blood pressure or who have severe hypertension. In this case, even essential oil can harm your health.