{"id":163278,"date":"2022-09-27T16:25:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T10:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163278"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:42:27","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-oregano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-oregano\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregano: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Oregano<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Oregano<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Oregano for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Oregano?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Oregano<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Oregano<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe first thing that comes to our mind when we think about oregano is pizza. Oregano is commonly used in the preparation of pizza, and pasta and used as a seasoning. It is also said that \u201cit\u2019s best to think of oregano as a flavour rather than a genus or spices\u201d, Dr Arthur O. Tucker 1<\/a><\/sup>. Oregano belongs to the Lamiaceae family (mint family), which includes over 200 genera. The plants of this family are mainly used for culinary, medicinal, ornamental and fragrance purposes. The oregano plant mainly grows in mountain regions with rocky, calcareous soil and is native to the Mediterranean and Eurasia. The plants grow only a few inches tall with tiny flowers which may be pink, purple, or white in colour. The leaves of oregano appear in a variety of shapes such as the oval, heart-shaped and round with a hairy-fuzzy in appearance 1<\/a><\/sup>. In recent days the use of oregano increased due to its health benefits and this is one of the longest-selling herbs 1<\/a><\/sup>. Let us discuss the importance of oregano.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Oregano<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The total energy of 100gm oregano is 265 kcal and the nutrients present in oregano are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 68.9g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 42.5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 9g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lipids (fats):<\/strong> 4.28g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugars:<\/strong> 4.09g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 1600mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 1260mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 36.8mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous:<\/strong> 148mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 270mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 25mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.633mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 2.69mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 4.99mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 4.5\u00b5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The vitamins present in oregano are as follows:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin A (retinol)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E (tocopherol)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3 (niacin)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)<\/a>2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Oregano<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oregano might possess the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might be an antioxidant\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be effective against various microorganisms\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be effective against stomach parasites\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have a cholesterol-lowering effect\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in lowering blood glucose levels\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have an anticancer potential\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might reduce inflammation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be helpful to the nervous system 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Oregano for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oregano may contain different bioactive compounds, and the potential uses of oregano are as follows.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Oregano for Stomach Infections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It has been seen that oregano might help in inhibiting the bacteria Helicobacter pylori<\/em> which is responsible for causing gastritis in humans. A study3<\/a><\/sup> on humans explained that the oregano might be effective against parasites causing enteric infections in humans. Therefore, oregano might be effective against bacteria and parasites causing stomach infections. However, consult your doctor if you have severe stomach pain or any other infections in the stomach.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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