Oregano

Useful properties

• Expectorant. The plant promotes the discharge of sputum from the bronchi and lungs, facilitates breathing. It is used for acute and chronic bronchitis, acute respiratory viral infections.
• Anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, antimicrobial. Decoctions and infusions of the plant have a detrimental effect on microorganisms. They are highly effective against various pathogenic bacteria.
• Normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Improves intestinal motility, increases bile secretion. increases appetite.
• Pain reliever. Oregano is a rather effective analgesic for headaches and menstruation.
• Diaphoretic. Increases sweating, helping to reduce body temperature.
• Strengthening the nervous system. The folk remedy increases resistance to stress, calms, and improves mood.
• Relieves spasms. Due to the antispasmodic effect, preparations based on this plant relieve pain, which helps to lower blood pressure.

Indications for use in gynecology:

The plant stimulates the smooth muscles of the uterus and is used to treat the following pathologies:

• amenorrhea and various menstrual disorders
• premenstrual syndrome
• delayed development of mammary glands in girls during puberty
• climacteric disorders
• painful periods
• inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive system (cervicitis, colpitis).

Method of application

Infusion

1 tbsp. l. pour 400ml. boiling water. Let it brew for 20-30 minutes, then strain the infusion.
Apply 30 – 50 ml orally every 4 hours, preferably before meals or between meals (after 1.5 – 2 hours).

При нерегулярних місячних, для відновлення менструального циклу та для зняття симптомів ПМС
Півсклянки міцного відвару материнки (1 ст. л. на склянку окропу) у чистому вигляді приймають за півгодини до їди 2-3 рази на день.

Decoction

1 tablespoon. pour a glass of boiled hot water, bring to a boil in a water bath and cook for 30 minutes. Then remove the broth from the heat, leave it covered until it cools, and strain it through a sieve into a dark container.
Take 30 ml of the broth before meals three times a day. The course lasts just over 7 days.

Contraindications

• during pregnancy;
• breastfeeding.