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Common name: |
Oregano |
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Family: |
Lamiaceae |
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Parts used: |
Aerial parts |
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Chemistry: |
Volatile oil(carvacrol, thymol, betabisabolene, caryophyllene, linalool, borneol), tannins, resin, sterols and flavonoids |
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Main actions: |
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Carminative |
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Other Actions: |
Expectorant, emmenagogue, rubifacient, diuretic, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, antiviral, |
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Dosage: |
1 – 3ml TID |
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Safety: |
Do not take during pregnancy |
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