Health Benefits of Cuban Oregano

Cuban oregano is one of the most commonly found plants in home garden. It serves as one of the best natural remedies to treat various health conditions for all ages. It is quite easy to grow this plant at home as it requires little maintenance. Cuban oregano is also known as Indian borage.

Properties of Cuban Oregano

Cuban oregano has amazing medical properties. Thymol in Cuban oregano is one of the lead contributors to its long list of healing properties. The properties of oregano include:

• Antibacterial (destroys and prevents bacteria)
• Antiviral (destroys and prevents virus)
• Antifungal (destroys and prevents fungi)
• Antioxidant (prevents impacts caused to cells, proteins and DNA)
• Antimutagenic (prevents impacts caused in DNA due to radiation)
• Antiepileptic (prevents seizures)
• Anticancer (prevents cancer)

Medicinal Properties of Cuban Oregano

Cuban oregano has been used for centuries to treat various health conditions. Some of the medicinal properties of Cuban oregano include:

• Relieves cold and cough
• Relieves chest congestion
• Reduces fever
• Cures respiratory conditions
• Relieves headache
• Relieves indigestion
• Cures stomach disorders
• Cures mouth ulcers
• Helps to prevent dental problems
• Cures skin conditions
• Heals arthritis and osteoporosis
• Cures insect bites and wounds
• Reduces blood sugar levels
• Helps to cure bacterial, fungal and viral infections
• Helps to prevent menstrual pain
• Cures hiccups
• Practicing the pose helps to relieve stress.

Beauty Benefits of Cuban Oregano

• Cures acne
• Cures skin conditions
• Gets rid of dandruff

Cuban Oregano Recipes

Here are some interesting Cuban Oregano recipes for you:

Cuban Oregano Rasam

Cuban Oregano rasam, call it soup if you feel so - after all, does not a rose by any other name smell as sweet? This rasam is super delicious and healthy.

Cuban Oregano Chutney

Cuban Oregano chutney can be an interesting and healthy side dish for idli and dosa.

Instructions

• Take about 20 Cuban oregano leaves and rinse them well.
• Add two to three green chillies, about two to three tablespoons of grated coconut, an inch-sized peeled ginger, required salt and blend well adding enough water.
• You may temper with mustard. You can also fry Cuban oregano leaves in oil and blend it. To add more flavor, you can fry urad dhal along with two red chilles in oil and blend all the ingredients together.

Cuban Oregano Tea

Cuban oregano tea aka Indian borage tea offers not just rich taste but loads of health benefits as well.

Instructions

• Take about five Cuban oregano leaves and rinse them well.
• Crush the leaves slightly and add them to a cup of water and place it on stove.
• When water starts to boil, simmer and let it boil for a few more minutes.
• Turn off the stove and filter the tea. If needed, you can add some honey or jaggery to enhance taste.

Cuban Oregano Tea Benefits

•  Relieves cold and cough
• Reduces fever
• Relieves indigestion
• Relieves digestive problems
• Practicing the pose helps to relieve headache.
• Controls blood glucose levels
• Relieves menstrual pain

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