TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Oregano
TCM Group: Herbs that clears heat, disperses wind-heat
TCM Nature: Cooling
TCM Taste: Pungent, Slightly Bitter, Aromatic
TCM Meridian Affinity: Spleen, Heart, Urinary Bladder, Kidney, Liver
Benefits:
· Strong Antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal
· Anti oxidant
· Anti inflammatory
· Clears Heat/Damp Heat
· Circulates Qi
· Disperses Wind/Wind Heat
· Good at treating lung infections, colds, flus, herpes, fungal infections, and a wide range of stomach disorders
Spirituality:
Oregano is traditionally used to induce dream visions by placing a sprig in the hair. It is also use as a cleansing herb to ward off troublesome individuals.
Oregano symbolizes joy, hence it is used for rituals celebrating joyful occasions, or in spells to bring joy into one’s life. It is also a suitable decoration for a grave to ensure the deceased finds happiness in their next life.
