Nature's Remedy The Series

 

Nature's Remedy : Part 1

  Ehem ehem! I feel like I'm choking cause of cough! I might need a 'Coleus amboinicus' also known as Oregano. It is a herbal plant that many use as an alternative medicine and has a lot of uses! It is efficient for several health issues such as respiratory problems, fungal infections, anti-oxidant and anti- inflammatory. 

  But before anything else i have a joke. Why did oregano go to therapy? Because it was feeling a little bitter! It’s funny isn’t it? But jokes aside, did you know that oregano can reduce bloating and indigestion because of its anti-inflamatory and antimicrobial properties, like carvacrol and thymol. Oregano is said to be rich of carvacrol that can fight certain types of bacterias. This herbal also has a high level of thymol that appears to be a potent antifungal agent.

Additionally, oregano may help manage diabetes! Yes it can reduce blood sugar level as well as increase of insulin sensitivity. And you know what kind of vitamins it contains? Of course you should know! These are the vitamins A, C, and K including the minerals, namely calcium, iron, and magnesium.

  Nevertheless oregano is not just a remedy for diseases but also a key ingredient to a definite dishes in italian and greek cuisine, just like pasta, salad, and pizza that add up a spice taste to the foods! It also makes our food looks aesthetically pleasing. This plant is just a low maintenance kind, so if you took care of it, your oregano will surely thrive. With this, we can clearly see how a single plant can be this beneficial to everyone; a proof of how rich and lucky we are when it comes to our natural resources!