Oregano Herb

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Instructions for use:

1. Pharmacological action
2. Release form
3. Indications for use
4. Contraindications
5. Method of application
6. Storage conditions

Oregano herb is a phytopreparation used as a diuretic and expectorant.

Stimulates the secretory and motor functions of the gastrointestinal tract and bronchi.

pharmachologic effect

Oregano common (oregano, oregano, motherboard, incense, scythe, matserdushka) is a perennial herb from the Oregano genus of the Lamb family.

It has a sedative, expectorant and diuretic effect, enhancing intestinal peristalsis. Possesses antimicrobial properties, increases appetite and gastric acid secretion.

Oregano herb is most common in Europe and the Mediterranean. It grows mainly in open areas - forest edges, glades, hillsides and dry open places.

The oregano herb is slightly more than half a meter high, the rhizome is branched, the stem is softly pubescent and branched in the upper part. Leaves from 1 to 4 cm, ovoid, pointed upwards. Blooms in numerous small purple flowers from June onwards. The seeds ripen by August. The smell of Oregano Herb is delicate and pleasant, vaguely reminiscent of the smell of marjoram, the taste is bitter-spicy, slightly tart, astringent. Harvested from the second year of vegetation, usually cutting off at a height of 17-20 cm from the soil.

Oregano herb contains ascorbic acid and tannins, which are most in the leaves and much less in flowers and stems. The herb can be harvested into an essential oil or dried for further use as a medicine or as a spice in cooking. To obtain the essential oil, Oregano herb is processed immediately after collection by hydrodistillation. For drying, use well-ventilated rooms.

In some countries, Oregano herb is cultivated and most often used in cooking as a spicy aromatic plant, better known as Oregano. It is used for the preparation of vegetable and meat dishes, pickles, baked goods, as well as in the composition of various teas in the cuisines of different nations.

Oregano herb essential oil is used in cooking (in the manufacture of liqueurs, tinctures, beer and kvass), in perfumery (in the production of toothpastes, cologne, soap), in folk and traditional medicine.

Release form

Oregano herb is released in the form of dried crushed plant materials in cardboard boxes of 50 g and 100 g.

Indications for use

Oregano herb is used internally and externally. Inside used in the form of infusions for:

Diseases of the respiratory tract - acute and chronic bronchitis, as well as in acute respiratory viral infections as an expectorant;
Secretory insufficiency of the gastrointestinal tract;
Intestinal atony, as well as to improve digestion and appetite;
Chronic gastritis;
Enterocolitis accompanied by constipation or flatulence;
Diseases of the liver and gallbladder.

Outwardly, Oregano Herb is used for pyoderma and diathesis (atopic dermatitis) as part of complex therapy.

Medicinal properties Herbs oregano - expectorant, diaphoretic, soothing, used in the treatment of colds; soothing - for insomnia, neurosis, hysteria, headache; anesthetic, hemostatic, sedative - for stomatitis, periodontitis, gingivitis.

Thanks to its properties, Oregano Herb can be used as a stimulating and tonic agent. In folk medicine, it is used to treat boils, abscesses, eczema, various rashes, itchy dermatoses, to heal wounds and as a means to regulate menstruation.

Contraindications

The use of Oregano Herb is contraindicated during pregnancy (due to the stimulating effect on the smooth muscles of the uterus), during breastfeeding and under the age of 18. Also, it is not used for:

Increased gastric secretion;
Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
Peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach.

A contraindication of Oregano Herb is hypersensitivity to the drug, in this case, the use of Oregano Herb is unacceptable, and when analogs are prescribed, allergy tests are performed.

Mode of application

To prepare the infusions, 2 tablespoons of chopped Oregano Herb (about 10 g) are poured into 200 ml of hot boiled water and heated for 15 minutes in a water bath. After cooling for an hour at room temperature, the infusion is filtered, and the resulting volume is brought to 200 ml. Take, depending on the indications, 1 / 4-1 / 2 glass 15-20 minutes before meals, 2 times a day.

Outwardly, the infusion, after shaking it up, is used for lotions and baths several times a day.

Minor allergic reactions are possible when using Oregano Herb.

Storage conditions

Oregano herb can be purchased without a doctor's prescription. Shelf life is 2 years.

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!