My Favorite Home Remedies (Part II/Oregano)

This mixture can also be used by taking a small square of mesh, placing a couple tablespoons of the herbs in the center of the square, and then pulling the corners together. Tie this with a ribbon and hang in your kitchen. I've got several different mixtures hanging in little packets all over the place. My kitchen always smells like a good meal. Different guests notice different aromas and always mention a childhood memory associated with the scents. It's pretty good energy! Oregano also does very nicely in flower arrangements or wreaths.

Oregano is used in healing for muscle pain, coughs, asthma, swelling, arthritis, tension headaches, toothaches, seasickness, and nausea.

Oregano Poultice ~

A poultice is made by gently bruising the Oregano leaves, adding a drop or two of water, and mashing the leaves into a paste. Wrap the herbs in a cheesecloth and place on the effected area. This poultice can be used to relieve sore, achy muscles and swelling.

Oregano Infusion/Tea ~

An infusion is made by steeping the leaves or flowers in hot water, just like a tea is made. A regular-strength tea can help coughs and ease asthma attacks. A stronger infusion is very relaxing and can ease the symptoms and discomfort associated with nervous or tension headaches. An infusion of the Oregano flowers, on the other hand, relieves nausea and helps seasickness.

Oregano Oil ~

Oils are one of the easiest home remedies to make and use. Simply combine olive oil and oregano leaves, two parts oil to one part fresh herb, and steep for 24 hours. Then strain and use the oil when needed. Oregano oil is a wonderful aid for arthritis pain and should simply be massaged into the stiff and achy joints. Oregano oil also helps relieve toothaches.

As mentioned at the beginning of this article, Oregano is used in spaghetti and lasagna. It is also used in pizza sauces, in salads and salad dressings, on Italian subs and sandwiches, in rices and on breads, in soups and stews, and is especially wonderful on the grill. Here's a little bonus recipe for this week's article:

Grilled Shishkabobs ~