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Botanical name: Origanum vulgare
Family Lamiaceae
Therapeutic actions
Anti-viral: destroy and inhibit the spread of viruses
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Anti-septic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically.
Bitter: increases the secretion of digestive juices
Carminative: settles the digestive system and the expulsion of gas from the intestines.
Diaphoretic: promotes perspiration
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Emmenagogue: stimulates, regulates, and normalizes menstruation.
Rubefacient: warming and increases blood flow