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Oregano: The ‘Pizza Spice’ That Doubles as an Infection-Fighter

Oregano: The ‘Pizza Spice’ That Doubles as an Infection-Fighter
Best known to Americans for being a pizza herb, oregano is a potent infection-fighter. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock
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Oregano, famously known as the “pizza spice,” is celebrated for adding flavor to pizza and pasta dishes. Beyond the kitchen, this herb has been cherished for thousands of years for its remarkable medicinal properties.

In traditional medicine, oregano has been used to treat a wide range of ailments, from toothache and respiratory illness to arthritis, diabetes, kidney disorders, lung disease, and epilepsy.

Sina McCullough
Sina McCullough
Sina McCullough holds a doctorate in nutrition and a bachelor's in science in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior from UC Davis. She was director of research and development for a supplement company and taught biochemistry and bioenergetics at UC Davis.
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