Origanum – Origanum vulgare L.

Perennial herb up to 1 m, families gubotsvetnыh (Lips). It grows on steppe meadows; plant in Russia is widespread, except the Far North. For medical purposes, harvest grass plants.

Origanum – chemical composition

The marjoram essential oils found, phenols, timol, geranilatsetat, carvacrol and other volatiles and aromatics. Besides, plant contains fatty oils, ascorbic acid and tannins.

Origanum – Pharmacological properties

In the study in experimental animals the infusion of marjoram increases peristalsis and intestinal tone, It increases the gastric acid secretion, It has a tonic effect on the smooth muscle of the uterus.

Oregano herbal medicines have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic properties. Infusion of oregano has choleretic, diuretic, expectorant, and expressed sedation.

Origanum – medical applications

Marjoram separately or in admixture with other plants in form of commission, teas or complex drugs prescribed to increase appetite, improve digestion, particularly in secretory insufficiency gastrointestinal, in cholecystitis and biliary dyskinesia, as well as enterocolitis, accompanied by constipation and flatulence.

Oregano is prescribed as an expectorant for acute and chronic bronchitis. She is a member of the thoracic and sweatshop tea gathering and gargle in the treatment of angina, chronic tonsillitis, Gingivitis. Infusion of oregano is recommended as a sedative and anticonvulsant. Marjoram is used externally as a lotion, compresses and therapeutic baths for pustular skin diseases and diathesis.

Origanum – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration

Briquettes marjoram: one slice pour a glass of boiling water, insist 15-20 minutes, filter, take in the form of heat 1D cup 3-4 times a day.

Infusion of marjoram: 10 g (2 tablespoons) raw material is placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) hot boiled water, was heated in boiling water (in a water bath) 15 m, cooled for 45 min at room temperature, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze. The volume of the resulting infusion topped with boiled water to 200 ml. The prepared infusion stored in a cool place no more than 2 d.

Take in the form of heat for 1 / 2stakana 2 times a day 15 minutes before eating.

Grass stored in dry, cool place.