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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) notes that common uses for oregano oil include wound care and pain relief, though it is noted there is insufficient evidence of its effectiveness, especially ...
Oregano (US: / ɔː ˈ r ɛ ɡ ə n oʊ, ə-/, [2] UK: / ˌ ɒr ɪ ˈ ɡ ɑː n oʊ /; [3] Origanum vulgare) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region , but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere.
Marjoram (/ ˈ m ɑːr dʒ ər ə m /, [2] Origanum majorana) is a cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. In some Middle Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano , and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum .
Origanum syriacum. Origanum (/ oʊ ˈ r ɪ ɡ ə n ə m / oh-RIG-ə-nəm [3]) is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae.They are native to Europe, North Africa, and much of temperate Asia, where they are found in open or mountainous habitats.
The leaves are used as herbal medicine to alleviate cough and fever, pain, and general gastrointestinal disorders as well as to cure dermatologic disorders. Similarly, the fruit juice and oils can be used in the treatment of liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic wounds or other dermatological disorders. [86] Hoodia gordonii: Hoodia
Medicinal: used, either directly or as a simple extract such as a tea, to cause some physiological effect, usually to treat some ailment or disease Fragrance: used to add a pleasant odor to food, medicine, or other consumed or partially consumed items (such as incense, candles, or lotions)
Oregano – Origanum vulgare is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family . Parsley – species of Petroselinum in the family Apiaceae, native to the central Mediterranean region, naturalized elsewhere in Europe, and widely cultivated as a herb, a spice and a vegetable. [10] Perilla – Perilla frutescens of the mint family ...
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