oregano

Japanese: オレガノ
oregano
The origin of the word oregano comes from the Greek word for "joy of the mountains." As its name suggests, it has been used by people living in the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean region since ancient times.
Oregano is a relatively popular herb, but it is also known for its powerful medicinal properties, including strong antioxidant properties, sterilization, detoxification, pain relief, digestive activity promotion, anthelmintic , and tonic properties.
Due to this effect, oregano is effective in improving symptoms such as colds, bronchitis, headaches, menstrual pain, stomatitis , indigestion, abdominal pain, and fatigue .
External use : Using essential oils as a bath additive has a relaxing effect on the mind and is effective against neurosis, insomnia, and anxiety. Similarly, using essential oils for massage is also effective against bruises and sprains .
It is also effective against candidiasis, psoriasis, and acne , but pregnant women should avoid using essential oils as they are highly irritating.
(Perfect for tomato dishes. Also effective for removing meat odors.)
○ Use as food: It has a slightly bitter taste and a refreshing fragrance similar to camphor . It looks and smells similar to marjoram, but oregano has a stronger, more wild scent.
It is often used in Italian and Greek cuisine, and is an essential ingredient in pizza and other tomato dishes. Sprinkle it on lamb to remove its unpleasant odor. Add a small amount to an omelet to enhance its flavor.
In Japan, it is commonly sold dried, but if you can get fresh leaves, you can chop them up and add them to salads or dressings.

Source: Shogakukan Medical Museum of Food Information

Japanese:
オレガノの語源は、ギリシャ語で「山の喜び」。その名のとおり、古くから地中海地方の山地に住む人々に、愛用されてきました。
 オレガノは比較的ポピュラーなハーブですが、かなり強力な薬効を示すことでも知られます。そのおもな作用は、強い抗酸化作用をはじめ、殺菌や解毒、鎮痛、消化器官の活動促進、駆虫(くちゅう)、強壮など。
 その作用によって、オレガノはかぜ、気管支炎、頭痛、月経痛、口内炎(こうないえん)、消化不良、腹痛、疲労倦怠(ひろうけんたい)といった症状の改善に効果を発揮します。
○外用としての使い方
 また、精油を入浴剤として用いれば、精神をリラックスさせる効果があり、ノイローゼや不眠症、不安神経症に効果的。同様に、精油を用いてマッサージを行えば、打撲(だぼく)やねんざにも効果があります。
 そのほか、カンジダ症や乾癬(かんせん)、にきびにも有効ですが、妊娠中の女性が精油を使うのは、刺激が強いので避けたほうがいいでしょう。
〈トマト料理と相性バツグン。肉の臭み消しにも効果的〉
○食品としての使い方
 ほろにがい味と樟脳(しょうのう)に似た清涼感のある芳香が特徴です。マージョラムとは姿、香りともに似ていますが、オレガノのほうが香りが強く、野性的な感じがします。
 イタリア料理やギリシャ料理に多用され、ピザなどのトマトの料理には欠かせません。羊肉に振りかければ、臭みを消す効果を発揮。オムレツに少量加えれば、風味を引き立てます。
 日本で一般に出回るのは乾燥したものですが、生の葉が手に入れば、そのまま刻んでサラダやドレッシングに入れてもいいでしょう。

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