Oregano, medicinal herb and seasoning in the kitchen
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Oregano, which is the Latin name for wild marjoram, is a perennial plant. We know oregano especially as a spice for food. It can be applied as we use for example parsley. The fact that oregano is less used in the kitchen than, for example, parsley, is mainly due to the rather pronounced taste of oregano. Besides a seasoning, oregano is also a medicinal herb.
The base of oregano
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The plant belongs to the lip flower family. It is also sometimes called 'eel herb'. The name we usually find in stores is either "oregano" or "wild marjoram", not to be confused with the real marjoram. By the way, Oregano means as much as "mountain joy" in Greek.
Nutritional value and healing power
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Oregano has the following vitamins and minerals:
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Immune system
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Oregano contains many phytonutrients and oregano contains thymol. This substance fights harmful bacteria and free radicals. This fact makes it an extremely suitable plant for your immune system. Phytonutrients are also plant substances that have a medicinal effect.
Digestion
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Oregano also has a beneficial effect on the digestion. The tanning and bitter substances in oregano have this effect on digestion. The stomach and intestinal tract are disinfected and the production of digestive juices is stimulated. You can also take oregano as a tea. It often prevents oppression and bloating, nausea and / or loss of appetite.
Invigorating
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Oregano can have an invigorating effect on humans. Especially if you are tired due to hard work or other intensive activities or just have a dip, oregano can make the following period - if you still have to work or otherwise have to be busy - a lot more bearable. It can make you feel clear again.
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Application in the kitchen
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The smell and taste of oregano are characteristic and that makes the plant extremely suitable for use in Italian and Greek cuisine, but you can also find oregano in Mexican cuisine. The taste of oregano can be described as follows:
Method of preparation
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Oregano is used by plucking the leaves from the stems, washing them and cutting them very finely. The stem of some herbs can also be taken with you (it has an identical taste), but this does not apply to the stems of the oregano plant. You can eat oregano raw or cook it in a dish. Some herbs lose their flavor if you cook them for a long time, but this does not apply to oregano. Take it with you through the entire cooking process, the taste will intensify sooner. Both the older leaves and the young new leaves can be used immediately.
In which dishes can oregano be included?
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Oregano is delicious in fresh and slightly spicy salads and in soups such as tomato soup or pumpkin soup, but also in an omelette and in fish or meat dishes (stew, beef, pork and poultry). Sprinkle chopped oregano over a fresh pizza as well. In terms of vegetables, oregano combines well with cucumber, tomato, eggplant, beans and zucchini. Oregano can also be delicious in fresh herb butter.
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Finally
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Oregano is extremely healthy and great to take on a daily basis (in any way). It can be used in many ways in the kitchen, so see for yourself what appeals to you most with your dishes. It may take some getting used to in terms of taste for some people, but it is definitely a great seasoning in several dishes.
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Oregano is extremely healthy and great to take on a daily basis (in any way). It can be used in many ways in the kitchen, so see for yourself what appeals to you most with your dishes. For some people it may take some getting used to in terms of taste, but it is definitely an excellent seasoning in several dishes.