Oregano
Oregano or oregano is a perennial plant in the Lamb family. Its height reaches 70 cm. The plant is widespread in the territories of Europe and the Mediterranean. In our country, oregano grows almost everywhere, except for the regions of the Far North. It is unpretentious, oregano bushes can be found on forest edges, glades, hillsides and growing among bushes.
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In different regions of Russia, oregano can hide behind the names "motherboard", "ladanka", "matserdushka" and others.
Oregano as a spice is the dried inflorescences and leaves of a plant cultivated in the Mediterranean. Oregano has a pleasant delicate aroma and a spicy, bitter taste.
The word "oregano" from the Greek language can be roughly translated as "joy of the mountains." Thousands of years ago, this seasoning was popular in Egypt and Greece, where it was added to dishes based on vegetables, meat or fish.
Oregano is widely used in the cuisines of Mexico, Italy and other countries on the Mediterranean coast.
Benefits of oregano
The smell of oregano, which cannot be confused with any other spice, is not the only distinguishing characteristic of oregano. This seasoning is high in antioxidants, while bypassing, by some accounts, even blueberries. Antioxidants are designed to fight cell damage in our body, slow down aging and significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Carvacrol contained in oregano essential oil effectively fights bacteria, viruses and parasites that have entered the body and prevents their further development and spread.
Another beneficial property of oregano lies in its ability to awaken the appetite and facilitate digestive processes. It is recommended to take oregano for pain and cramps in the abdomen, stool disorders and bloating. Experts say that the use of oregano has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach, intestines, gallbladder and liver.
Oregano in cooking
The seasoning is indeed often and abundantly used by chefs from the Mediterranean countries. However, Italians are considered to be true fans of oregano. Rare pizza or pasta is prepared without this spice. Oregano goes well with tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese.
Hot sandwiches made with oregano will acquire an original aroma and a unique, fresh taste. Cooks also recommend adding seasoning to soups, chicken, egg, and beans.
Familiar products - ham, salami, fish sauces - will begin to sound in a new way - if you add a pinch of fragrant oregano to them.
Oregano is irreplaceable in the cooking of the Caucasian peoples, where it is added in the manufacture of pickles. The most popular dish in Polish cuisine is a fish dish stuffed with white bread and seasoned with this aromatic herb.
Oregano is also added to the world famous chili sauce, thanks to which the hot and pungent taste is softened, taking on a new sound.
The seasoning can be mixed with basil, thyme, marjoram and pepper, as it is with these spices that oregano sounds best, gently playing with the taste of each seasoning.
Oregano is part of a spice blend that gives a delicate and playful aroma to pate, homemade sausages and meat fillings.
Medicinal uses of oregano
The beneficial properties of oregano have found their application not only in the cuisines of the countries of the world, but also in medicine and the cosmetic industry. So, oregano is used to give a fresh aroma to toilet soaps, cologne, toothpastes and lipstick.
Baths with the addition of oregano have long been considered a remedy that has a calming effect on the body and mind.
An oregano-based mouthwash can help relieve inflammation in the mouth and respiratory problems.
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