Culinary and Health Benefits of Oregano
In the capsule form the leaves are dried and then crushed and placed into the empty capsule shell. Further, even others claim health benefits of oregano by crushing the dried oregano leaves and adding just enough water to create a paste like substance, and use it for a cream to apply for arthritis, itchy skin, sore muscles, and swelling. For a relaxing and soothing bath use Oregano leaves in the bath water. Finally, the health benefits of Oregano oil include its strong antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic qualities. According to William Harrison Mardindale, Publisher of "The Extra Pharmacopoeia" the "the essential oil of Oregano is the most powerful plant-derived antiseptic known."
In Jamaica people burn Oregano scented incense to ward off coughs and other respiratory distresses. Oregano has been used in ancient Greece and many other places across the globe where people have found a different use for Oregano in addition to culinary and cooking uses. Oregano is a perennial herb that is relative to the mint family, and it is a very important culinary herb that is used in a lot of Greek and Italian cuisines. For cooking purposes it is the leaves that are used and while some like nothing but a fresh Oregano sprig, most will agree that the dried Oregano is much more flavorful.
Especially in Italian cooking you will notice a distinct relationship between the uses of Oregano in combination with Basil. The two always seem to create the perfect marriage especially in a tomato sauce. Oregano is also used on many vegetable dishes as well as a seasoning on various meats. The Greeks would never consider cooking without Oregano in their pantry. The famous Greek salad boasts its flavor of Oregano. No one could imagine eating a piece of pizza without a taste of Oregano added to it.
Oregano is commonly mistaken for Marjoram as the plants look very similar. Outside of the kitchen Marjoram and Oregano are best friends and do a lot together. The pair has quite plentiful properties in the areas of antioxidants and antibacterial. Together they are not only a great combination for flavoring food but also for preserving it too. Because both of their oils are perfumery they are placed in many different soaps and lotions. They are also used in combination for many potpourris and home décor.
Oregano plants are easy to grow. They do not have fussy needs of fertilizers, compost or mulches. In fact, those compounds can actually impair the natural flavor of oregano. They require full sun and well drained soil. They need to be watered only if it is very dry. You can start them from seeds or transplant from seedlings you purchase from a nursery.
There is no denying that Oregano has been around since ancient times both in and out of the kitchen. The health benefits of oregano have been claimed since ancient times and still are. It was used in the kitchen then, and it is still used there now so those from ancient times started a tradition that is still followed to this day. Oregano's uniqueness is fully utilized in many different ways and will be for years to come.
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