Tea with oregano, according to supporters of alternative medicine, is great for infections - it helps with colds, flu, sinusitis - but it is by no means its only property. Tea with oregano should also be drunk with a number of other ailments, including digestive problems, and even used externally to wash irritated skin. What are the benefits of oregano tea and how to prepare it?

Oregano tea (oregano infusion)is a drink that is being used by more and more people - although its taste qualities, according to some, leave a lot to be desired. Oregano itself has a quite specific, bitter taste (which goes well with meat), so not everyone will like the infusion of this herb.

However, as alternative medicine advocates say, oregano tea has a number of benefits that compensate for this taste. What are the advantages? What properties does oregano tea have and in what cases is it worth reaching for?

Tea with oregano - healing and he alth-promoting properties

Oregano tea has many healing and he alth-promoting properties that are directly related to the properties of oregano, namely the substances it contains, including essential oil, as well as vitamins and minerals.

Tea with oregano:

  • soothes bacterial and fungal infections (including those in the oral cavity)
  • reduces sore throat during infection
  • has anti-inflammatory properties to ease the sore muscles associated with infection
  • soothes persistent cough, has an expectorant and antispasmodic effect on the bronchi, stimulates the secretion of mucus by the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract
  • improves digestion - it increases the secretion of gastric juice and bile
  • has an anti-diarrheal effect, it is recommended for flatulence and indigestion - has a calming effect
  • has diuretic properties.

Recipe for tea with oregano

Oregano tea (oregano infusion) can be prepared very easily, just like other herbal infusions. The easiest way is to use the finished product and prepare it according to the instructions on the package.

Oregano herb can also be bought loose. Then two tablespoons of dried will be enoughPour 500 ml of boiling water over the oregano, cover and set aside for a quarter of an hour to brew - then strain and wait until it cools down.

How to use oregano tea?

How often to drink oregano tea and how - before or after a meal? It all depends on the effects we want to achieve. If oregano tea is to help with digestive problems, you should drink it half an hour before a meal, if you care more about its expectorant effects, timing is not important.

It is worth remembering that in this case, tea with oregano should not be drunk in the evening. You shouldn't overdo it: the recommended dose is no more than 3-4 cups a day.

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Alternative medicine