What is Oregano?

Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Oregano is a woody perennial plant, growing 20–80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm long.

What’s oregano is good for?

Oregano contains chemicals that might help reduce cough. Oregano also might help with digestion and with fighting against some bacteria and viruses. People use oregano for wound healing, parasite infections, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Is oregano a natural antibiotic?

Essential oils of oregano are widely recognized for their antimicrobial activity, as well as their antiviral and antifungal properties. Nevertheless, recent investigations have demonstrated that these compounds are also potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and cancer suppressor agents.

What are the side effects of oregano?

Generally, potential side effects are minor and may include: Mild stomach upset. Allergic reactions, if you are allergic to plants from the mint family (such as basil, sage, mint, lavender, and marjoram) Skin irritation, if oregano oil is applied topically in concentrations greater than 1%

Is oregano a powerful antibiotic?

Several studies have shown the powerful antibacterial properties of oregano oil, even against antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. In one study that tested the antibacterial effects of a range of essential oils, oregano oil was found to be the most powerful inhibitor of bacterial growth

Where to buy oregano in Namibia??

It is available at Namibia Nutrition Windhoek ,Super Nature Namibia and Zero waste Store.