A natural miracle herb, which protects us against cancer, tumors and diabetes… Did you know that oregano, which adds taste to grilled meats, protects us from cancer and cholesterol?
Oregano is widely grown in Turkey and used for adding flavor to food. It has a powerful anti-oxidant effect with characteristics of being anti-cancerous, anti-diabetic and anti-cholesterol. Assistant Professor Osman Sagdic from the Erciyes University food sciences department said, “Turkey holds an important position in the world of oregano production. Various species of oregano such as origanum, thymus, thymbra, saturaje, sideritis and salvia are grown abundantly in our country and are very useful for people.” Kills bacteria: Based on a study conducted on the various types of oregano, it was determined that these herbs were able to kill bacteria due to the heavy content of phenolic substances found in their cellular structure. Oregano, by connecting the free radicals released from the cells within its contents, is very healthy and improves the body’s cell protection system. Oregano prevents the formation of cancer and diabetes and regulates the level of cholesterol. This characteristic