{ "id":678408963, "title":"Greek Oregano","handle":"oregano", "description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOREGANO - Rigani - Origanum vulgare - Mint Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon names: wild oregano, wild marjoram, common marjoram, true oregano\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOregano has been used since prehistoric times as both a food and medicinal plant. It is well-known in the culinary world; it adds distinct pungency and flavor to classic Greek and Italian dishes. Considered an old world mint, it is commonly used in cooking and medicine. The Greeks called oregano “joy of the mountain” and favored it for use in wedding wreaths, garlands, and on floors to release a sweet scent when walked upon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHippocrates used oregano as an antiseptic, as well as a cure for stomach and respiratory ailments. Oregano is still used today in Greece as a remedy for sore throat. In Austrian folk medicine, oregano was used internally (as tea) or externally (as ointment) for treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, and nervous system. The ancient Greeks considered it a sign of happiness when the plant was found growing on the grave of a loved one. Oregano flowers were added to ale and beer as a preservative and flavoring before the late 15th century when hops plants were introduced to England. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOregano is prevalent in Greek, Italian, and Mexican cuisines. It complements cheese, vegetable,  tomato, bean, pasta, and meat dishes; it is traditionally used in Greek salads and salad dressings as well as baked goods. It has been dubbed the “pizza herb” since it lends a flavor that is universally recognized.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOregano has an antimicrobial action, so it’s valuable to use more of it in cooking or in teas, especially at first signs of sickness. This is an example of letting food be your medicine, as Hippocrates stated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse to alleviate colds and flus with chills and shivering. For respiratory tract infections with mucus, oregano can draw out perspiration at beginning of fever and speed the illness. It also soothes inflamed bronchial membranes as well as relieves coughs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOregano has a historic use with alleviating candida overgrowth. It is also known to stimulate digestion and dispel intestinal parasites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExternal use: Oregano combats the pain, itching, and swelling from insect bites. It is also an effective remedy against skin conditions such as athlete’s foot, swellings, joint pain, and colic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePungent, warm, diffusive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVolatile oils, flavonoids, triterpenoids, vitamins A and C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eantibacterial, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral and immune stimulating\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOregano can interfere with the absorption of iron in the body, therefore pregnant women should refrain from using it in medicinal quantities. It might act as a blood thinner and is contraindicated for individuals ingesting anticoagulants.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt first signs of sickness, combine oregano with echinacea root and lemon balm or lemon verbena.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2022-07-25T15:04:46", "created_at":"2015-05-28T13:43:45", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":700, "price_min":700, "price_max":700, "price_varies":false, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[1899840131], "variants":[{"id":1899840131,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943764123","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Greek Oregano","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":700,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":16,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763942","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/oregano2a.jpg?v=1611684751","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_oregano_crumbles.jpg?v=1611684751","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_oregano1.jpg?v=1611684751","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3ainfographicsamazon_oregano.jpg?v=1611684751"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/oregano2a.jpg?v=1611684751", "options":["Title"], "url":"\/products\/oregano"}