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Origanum vulgare - Origanum

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Origanum

Origanum is a genus of herbaceous perennials and shrubs in the family Lamiaceae and it is native to Europe, North Africa and much of temperate Asia. Where they are found in open or mountainous habitates. A few species also naturalized in scattered locations in North America and other regions.

Uses

Headache, Catarrh, Cold, Flu, Nasal congestion, Bronchitis, Asthma, Cough, Sore throats.

Parts Used

Leaves, Whole herb.

Chemical Composition

Origanol along with ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, β-sitosterol, and triacontanol. Structures of the compound were established based on physical and spectral data (UV, IR, 1H and 13C NMR and mass).[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada ಮರುಗ Maruga
Hindi Ban tulsi
Malayalam Kattumaruva
Tamil
Telugu Mridumaruvamu
Marathi jangali maruaa
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Maruvaka
English Oregano, Wild marjoram

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Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Lobed Here are two leaves per node along the stem

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Blue, purple, pink, red 5 There is only one way to evenly divide the flower

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
General 7–10 mm The fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe Many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil in full sun, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

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