[ps2id id='anchor1' target=''/]About oregano
Oregano is a spice that is usually related to Italian cuisine, but it is much more, in fact this herb has been used among other things as natural medicine for thousands of years due to its enormous healing properties that we describe below. Its etymology describes very well the great consideration and respect that was held for this spice, oregano comes from the Greek Oros (mountain) and Ganos (ornament), therefore, literally "the ornament of the mountain", although in a less literal way it could be translated as "the joy of the mountain"
Oregano uses in the kitchen:
It doesn't take a genius to know the uses of oregano in Italian cooking, it is a spice that goes very well with pizzas, pasta, of course tomato sauces, but also goes very well with certain styles of cheese such as "provolone", "mozzarella", and with eggs, salads and different types of meats.
Properties and benefits of oregano:
Most outstanding properties of oregano:
Oregano:
Oregano is a natural herb
Oregano as a spice, i.e. its leaves contain:
Oregano:
- vitamins K.
- Vitamin E.
- Vitamin E.
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C.
- Vitamin C.
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A.
- Iron
- Iron.
- Magnesium
- Magnesium,
- Potassium
- Potassium.
- Potassium
- Calcium.
- Calcium
- Potassium,
- Calcium,
- Folate
- Vitamin B6.
- Magnesium.
- Potassium
Most notable benefits of oregano: this magnificent spice (the joy of the mountain) also contains potent phytochemicals that can gradually improve our health in certain situations. Specifically, oregano in meals as prepared in hot water infusions is as we said a powerful ancient medicine that serves to improve and heal the digestive system, colds, headaches, and other ailments. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and bactericidal. A team of biologists from the University of the United Arab Emirates explained in the journal PLoS ONE that the anti-cancer activity of oregano is based on the fact that it promotes cell cycle arrest and promotes apoptosis (i.e., suicide of cancer cells) in breast cancer patients.
Oregano's anti-cancer activity is based on the fact that it promotes cell cycle arrest and promotes apoptosis (i.e., suicide of cancer cells) in patients with breast cancer
The conservation of oregano:
The glass containers of Oregano Caballo de Oros preserve the black pepper in optimal conditions for use, however it is advisable to store it in a cool, dry place with little light.
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