by Kosha Vaidya, MBBS, CH
Rosemary and oregano herbs are helpful in winter months. Rosemary and oregano are becoming my favourite by the day. Rosemary helps in increasing alertness which I guess we need to get ready for Christmas. This herb is rich in antioxidants.
Herbalists use this herb for various conditions such as people having circulatory weakness, digestive disorders, and depression just to name a few. In one study rosmanic acid which is found in rosemary helped people to get better from the common cold 33% faster.
Let’s look at oregano. To begin with it has a great taste and can be added in almost any meal for personal consumption such as meals prepared for social gatherings. Oregano has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Basically, it improves immunity which is also important during holiday seasons when we have many social gatherings. One to two spoons of oregano mixed with 250 ml of water which is then steeped for 15 minutes is a healthy mouth gargle to help fight throat infection and cold symptoms.
Both the rosemary and oregano herbs have many health benefits. They help me prepare delicious meals for the holiday season and especially help sharpen my memory so that I don’t have to struggle remembering the to-do list for the festive season.
