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 Middle) in dry steppes, thickets of bushes, forest clearings, meadows, ravine slopes, 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 the collection of herbs for bronchial asthma, gynecological, thoracic, hypertensive, sedative, cardiac collections, as well as 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. Also official medicine 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, dyskinesias biliary tract, spasms of the intestines or stomach, 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. 200 g hot water pour 2 teaspoons of herbs, cover with a lid, and place to warm 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.
Herbal medicine that stimulates the secretory and motor functions of the gastrointestinal tract and bronchi
Active substance
Oregano herb (Origanum vulgare)
Release form, composition and packaging
Cardboard packs with polypropylene bags included.
pharmachologic effect
It has an expectorant and sedative effect. Strengthens intestinal motility, increases appetite and secretion of gastric juice, and has moderate antimicrobial properties.
Indications
Oregano herbs are used internally as an expectorant for respiratory diseases (acute and chronic, acute respiratory viral infections); 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 part of complex therapy for pyoderma and (diathesis).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug. When taken orally - pregnancy, period breastfeeding, age up to 18 years.
Dosage
About 10 g of raw materials (2 tablespoons) are placed in a glass or enamel container, 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 of infusion orally warm 2 times a day 15 minutes before meals.
Apply externally for baths or as lotions 2-3 times a day. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.
Side effects
Allergic reactions are possible.
Overdose
Cases of overdose have not been reported to date.
general characteristics
Pieces of leaves, stems, inflorescences, as well as individual flowers passing through a sieve (5600). The color is grayish-green with brownish-violet and brownish-pink splashes. The smell is fragrant.
Compound
Oregano herb contains at least 0.8 ml/kg of essential oil, the main components of which are thymol, carvacrol, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, phenolic acids, ascorbic acid, tannins.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Expectorants.
Pharmacological properties
An infusion of oregano herbs enhances the secretion of bronchial and digestive glands, stimulates intestinal motility and contraction of the smooth muscles of the uterus, and has an antimicrobial, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory effect.
Indications for use
Orally: - in the complex treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract (pharyngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis), accompanied by cough;
In the complex treatment of functional disorders of the digestive tract (dyspepsia, flatulence).
Directions for use and doses
10 g (2 tablespoons) of raw materials are placed in an enamel bowl, filled with 200 ml (1 glass) of water at room temperature, covered with a lid, and heated in boiling water (water bath) for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, filter. The remaining raw materials are squeezed out. The volume of the resulting infusion is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.
Adults take 1/2 cup warm orally 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals.
The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, taking into account the characteristics of the disease, achieved effect and tolerability medicine.
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Side effect
Allergic reactions are possible (hyperemia, rash, itching, swelling of the skin). In case of adverse reactions, including those not listed in this instruction, you should stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Increased individual sensitivity to substances contained in the drug, as well as to plants of the Lamiaceae family, hyperacid gastritis, peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum, pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood up to 18 years old.
Use during bpregnancy and breastfeeding
Contraindicated during pregnancy, has a uterotonic effect. Due to the lack of sufficient data, use during breastfeeding is not recommended.
Use in children
Overdose
In case of overdose, nausea and vomiting are possible. If symptoms of overdose occur, stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. Treatment is symptomatic.
Precautionary measures
If, while taking the infusion, the symptoms persist or the condition worsens (the temperature rises, breathing problems develop, a cough with purulent sputum appears, etc.), you must stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.
There is no information on the use of the drug in persons with impaired liver and kidney function.
Effect on driving ability and performancebot with moving mechanisms
Oregano (motherwort, incense) is a very aromatic herb that should be collected in mid-summer. It is used by traditional healers in many countries. Her chemical composition unique. It contains a lot of phenols, essential oils, organic acids, tannins and vitamins.
Application of the plant
Teas, infusions, and decoctions are made from oregano. Alcohol tincture of incense is a leader in alternative medicine.
How to prepare the tincture.
- Dry and chop the oregano herb (20 g).
- Fill it with alcohol, the strength of which is not lower than 70 degrees.
- Mix and let ripen for 7 days. Protect from sunlight.
- The tincture must be shaken once a day.
- Express. Store in dark glass containers.
This mixture is used for stress and severe fatigue. Saves from insomnia and nervous tension. Smoothes out the symptoms of menopause. Helps prevent atherosclerosis.
The benefits and harms of tincture
In addition to its benefits, any medicinal plant can cause irreparable damage to the body.
Motherboard should not be used if you have gastrointestinal problems -,. If you have liver and kidney diseases, you should also be careful. Men should refrain from using drugs based on this herb - it weakens potency. Women should absolutely not use it during pregnancy. For young children, only a small amount of oregano can be added to the bath as a sedative.
May be a strong allergen. If you have an intolerance to wormwood, then you should avoid using it.
For panic attacks
Vegetative crisis affects more and more people. This is facilitated by an unhealthy lifestyle, constant overexertion and stress.
Motherboard tincture removes all manifestations. It also helps to avoid them in the future.
For treatment you should:
- dilute 25 drops of medicine in 50 ml of water;
- drink the solution every 4 hours;
- can be taken immediately in case of exacerbation of the disease.
Use of tincture for other diseases
- All skin diseases can be treated with oregano-based preparations. To do this, add the tincture to a bath and make lotions.
- This drug helps well with problems with joints and back. You need to carefully rub the medicine into the affected area. And wrap the top in warm natural material.
- During an attack of toothache, you need to drip the mixture onto a cotton pad and apply it to the gum.
For face
- mix tinctures of oregano and calendula in equal proportions. Wipe your face regularly with the resulting mixture. This will help cleanse the skin of impurities and rashes;
- a lotion to get rid of enlarged pores is prepared from mineral water (100 ml) and oregano tincture (20 ml).
For hair
You need to take 20 g of dry herbs oregano, coltsfoot and St. John's wort. Displace and pour 225 ml of vodka. Rub the resulting tincture into skin heads. Do not rinse for 45 minutes. This procedure promotes hair growth and restoration and eliminates dandruff.
For body
The mother is very effective in the fight against cellulite. To prepare a medicinal ointment, you need to mix alcohol tincture oregano (15 ml), alcohol infusion of ivy (45 ml), lanolin (50 g) and petroleum jelly (90 g). Mix, apply to skin, do not rinse.
Oregano is also widely used in cooking. It's hard to imagine the dishes Italian cuisine without the aroma of this herb.
Registration number and date:
Trade name of the drug: Oregano herb
Dosage form:
Herb powderCompound:
Oregano herbCharacteristic
Oregano herb contains essential oil, tannins, flavonoids and other biologically active substances.
Description
A mixture of pieces of stems, leaves and flowers. The color is brownish-green with purple, white, brown and pink flecks. The smell is fragrant. The taste of the water extract is bitter-spicy, slightly astringent.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Expectorant of plant origin.
pharmachologic effect
An infusion of oregano herbs 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
Diseases of the upper respiratory tract (acute and chronic bronchitis, ARVI); secretory insufficiency of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal atony, enterocolitis, accompanied by constipation and flatulence.
Externally – in the form of lotions and baths for pustular skin diseases and diathesis.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug. When used internally - pregnancy, children (up to 18 years).
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 used: orally - 1/4 - 1/2 cup 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals, externally - in the form of baths or lotions. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks.
It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.
Side effect
Allergic reactions are possible.
Release form
1.5 g of powder in filter bags; 10 or 20 filter bags in a cardboard pack.
The full text of the instructions is printed on 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 the expiration date stated on the package.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Over the counter.
Manufacturer/Complaint Receiving Organization
OJSC "Krasnogorskleksredstva"
Russia, 143444, Moscow region, Krasnogorsk, microdistrict. Opalikha, st. Mira, 25
