16/04/2012
Oregano, the wonder herb in Ayurveda
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The natural spices that we use in the kitchen are, in fact, herbal medicines. Several spices including garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves are actually Ayurvedic herbs with potency to cure and heal several ailments.
One such herb which we use for seasoning our pizza, and for improving flavor of food, is oregano. Most of the time, we overlook the numerous benefits offered by this wonderful herb. It has the potency to cure several ailments, apart from improving appetite and helping with digestion.
Oregano belongs to the mint family, and apart from its use for culinary purposes, it offers great medicinal value, particularly its oil. Also known as the “mountain joy”, this popular herb is much used in Mexican and Mediterranean cuisines.