oregano

June 3, 2018

Oregano

June 3, 2018

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Research

Latin Name: Origanum vulgare Family: Lamiaceae Oregano has strong antimicrobial activities and has shown action against a variety of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.  It has also shown potential as an insecticidal, repellent, and against parasites.  In vitro studies have shown anti-cancer and antioxidant actions.  The herb may also be helpful […]
June 3, 2018

Oregano Stuffy Nose Tea

Oregano’s antimicrobial activity may help reduce the viral and bacterial invaders that can cause a runny nose.  Plus, the strong aroma could help break up some of the congestion.  Coupled with honey, which has shown in human studies to break up coughing and congestion, this Oregano Stuffy Nose Tea could […]
February 18, 2019

Making Aromatic Teas from Herbs Growing in the Garden

By Kathy Sadowski, LMT, RYT, Registered Aromatherapist This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Autumn, 2018) and  it is republished here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines 2017-2018 statement. In a few months, you can be making aromatic teas from the herbs growing in your garden!  February is the […]
February 20, 2019

It’s Thyme to Get Started: What I will be Planting in My Spring Herb Garden this Year!

Late February to early March is a good time to get started on buying your seeds in preparation for your Spring herb garden.  Start the seeds indoors, and then take the young plants outside once they are big enough and freezing temperatures are over.  Or, you can wait until after […]
May 1, 2019

Differences Between Oregano, Sweet Marjoram & Thyme Essential Oils

This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Spring 2019) and it is republished here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines 2019-20 copyright statement. By Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA (ARC), Professional NAHA and AIA Member, LMT The plants commonly called oregano (Origanum vulgare), sweet marjoram (Origanum marjorana), and […]