Effect:
Metabolism stimulating, flatulent, antispasmodic, diuretic, antiseptic, expectorant, appetite stimulating, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antidiabetic
Areas of application:
Flatulence, cramps, diarrhea, colic, cough, menstrual pain, urinary retention, insomnia, palpitations, sprains, sprains, bruises, conjunctivitis, nerve weakness, has a pain-relieving and at the same time stimulating effect on the nervous system, asthmatic spasms of the bronchi, chronic colds, mouth rot, infections of the tongue, stiff muscles (e.g. the neck), chronic cough, whooping cough, bronchitis, wounds, itchy eczema, toothache, strengthens the immune system, yeast (Candida), fungal infections, toenail fungus, athlete's foot, ringworm, reduces skin aging, slows down the proliferation of Cancer cells and promotes the death of cancer cells, regulates cholesterol levels, stimulates metabolism, promotes calorie burning
Plant parts used:
flowering herb
Collection time:
before and during the flowering period, June to September
To find:
Dost can be found on south-facing slopes, on embankments, forest edges and in sunny meadows, primarily on limestone and gravel soils. Also found in home gardens.
Ingredients:
essential oil, thymol, terpene, tannin, resin and bitter substances
Miscellaneous:
☕ Tea: Pour 1/4 liter of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of Dost and let it steep for 10 minutes. 3 cups a day are enough, but you can of course drink more.
🛁 Briefly boil 100 g of Dost in 1 liter of water. Then strain through a fine sieve and add to the bath. Helps externally to support chronic coughs, whooping cough or bronchitis when used internally.
Oregano has light green, opposite, oval leaves. It is a sprawling, perennial plant. It grows close to the ground and reaches a height of 20 to 80 cm. Each leaf is 1.25 to 3.75 cm long. The flowers are purple and tiny. They grow on upright panicles above the leaves.
🛑 Oregano oil should be avoided during pregnancy.
Women who want to improve their milk production should eat Dost on an empty stomach in the morning. This is good for them and the baby and brings a happy mood.
Oregano is often confused with marjoram. A big difference is the stronger taste of Oregano, which is due to the essential oil of the plant. At 4 percent, it is relatively high. The medicinal herb is used in the kitchen as a spice, with dark meat, sauces and in the production of sausages and pies. Not to be forgotten, marjoram is used instead of marjoram in all Italian dishes.
In a study, oregano (along with garlic and sage) was certified to have the best properties against bacteria and many of today's common environmental toxins. An oregano treatment helps the body eliminate toxins and strengthens the metabolism. It was also found that Dost, Oregano can be used instead of antibiotics to treat MRSA staphylococcal infections. MRSA staphylococci are multi-resistant bacteria that have already developed resistance to conventional antibiotics and therefore cause many thousands of deaths every year.
Differences | Majoram | Oregano |
Appearance (foliage) | small, hairy leaves | larger, smooth, slightly toothed leaves |
Appearance (flower) | white or pink flowers | pink to purple flowers |
The taste | spicy-sweet | |
Origin | Asia Minor, Cyprus | Mediterranean area |
Cultivation | annual/not hardy | perennial/hardy |
botanical classification | Origanum majorana | Origanum vulgare |
Hildegard von Bingen: Take galangal and a third of aloe and twice as much galangal, dost and peach leaves in the same weight as dost. Make a powder of these and use it daily after eating and on an empty stomach if your hearing is weak.