Origanum syriacum L
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Majorana syriaca (L.) Kostel. Majorana syriaca (L.) Raf. Majorana syriaca (L.) Feinbrun
- Biblical Hyssop
- Syrain Oregano
- Wild Majoran
- sa'tar صعتر/ سعتر
- za'tar barri زعتر بري
- za'tar زعتر
- אֵזוֹב מָצוּי
- ezov matzuy
Chamaephyte
- Batha
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
- Phrygana
- Hard rock outcrops
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Origanum syriacum L
System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ageing | Forgetfulness |
Nootropic | 1.Eat leaves + olive oil. |
Leaf | B |
Cancer | Cancer |
Anti-carcinogenic | 1.Decoct aerial parts & drink x 2 /day until recovery. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B |
Cardiovascular | Heart disease |
Cardiac | Decoct leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day as needed. |
Leaf | B |
Cardiovascular | Heart pain & swelling of legs/ body (? Heart failure) |
Analgesic, Cardiac, Diuretic | Prepare tea from leaves/ non-woody parts of stems + rosemary + sage. (Admin. not specified.) |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Dermatological | Scabies |
Scabicide | Crush fresh aerial parts & rub over affected area. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Earache |
Analgesic | Mix leaves / non-woody parts of stems + Ruta sp. + olive oil & apply as drops to ear. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Throat inflammation |
Anti-Infective, Demulcent | Soak leaves in boiling water & drink 1 cup x2/day for 3 days. |
Leaf | B |
Endocrine/ Metabolic | Obesity |
Anti-obesity | 1. Mix aerial parts + equal amounts rosmary (Rosmarinus officinalis) + silver nail root (Paronychia argentia) + lady`s mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora); boil in water for 2 min & drink x1-2 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain/ stomach ache |
Carminative | 1. Decoct leaves & drink x1-2 cups /day as needed. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B |
Gastrointestinal | Constipation |
Laxative | Decoct leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day as needed. |
Leaf | B |
Gastrointestinal | Dysentery |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | 1. This recipe is in 2 parts A & B: A. Grind aerial parts of plant & eat. B. After eat a hardboiled egg. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Pain, spasms of digestive tract |
Anti-spasmodic, Carminative | 1. Decoct leaves & drink x3 cups/day. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Stomach ulcer |
Anti-ulcer | Decoct aerial parts + oak bark (Quercus calliprinos) + fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) + anise (Anisum vulgare ) + black cumin (Nigella ciliaris); drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
General | Fever |
Anti-pyretic | Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x3/day until well. |
Leaf | B |
General | Oedema |
Anti-hydropic | Decoct leaves in water & drink instead of water for 40 days. |
Leaf | Z |
Helminth infections | Intestinal worms |
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge | 1. Mix 2 teaspoons flowers + 3 teaspoons thyme oil & take small amount (equall to a Chickpea seed) x3/day for 1 week. |
Aerial parts, Flower | B |
Infectious Diseases | Herpes infection |
Anti-herpetic | Crush fresh aerial parts & rub over affected area. |
Leaf | Z |
Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Cook leaves & non-woody parts of stems in water & drink. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective | Boil aerial parts in water for 10 min, filter & drink 1 cup x3 /day for 3 days. |
Aerial parts | B |
Mental Health | Depression |
Anti-depressant | 1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup before bed. |
Aerial parts | B |
Mental Health | Insanity & as a tranquilizer |
Anti-psychotic, Sedative | Mix leaves & non-woody parts of stems + almonds (Prunus amygdalus) + passulae (type of raisin i.e.Vitis vinifera) + walnut (Juglans sp.) + garlic (Allium sativum) + Nigella sp. + Cinnamon + Piper nigrum + sesamum + olive oil. (Further details Preparation/Admin. not specified.) |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Men`s Health/ Sexuality | Increase virility |
Aphrodisiac | Decoct leaves in water & drink x3 cups /day. |
Leaf | Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Arthritis |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct aerial parts in water for 10 min, filter & drink 1 cup x3 /day as needed. |
Aerial parts | B |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Muscle spasm |
Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant | Mix aerial parts + oils of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) + clove (Syzygium aromaticum); place on cloth & apply to affected area x1-2 /day. |
Aerial parts | B |
Nervous System | Headache |
Analgesic | 1. Mix leaves & non-woody parts of stems + Ruta sp. + olive oil & apply to ear.(Z) |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Opthalmic | Eye inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory | 1. Add 1 teaspoon ground, dried leaves to 1 cup water; add piece of radish to solution & rub mixture over affected eye hourly until relief. |
Flower, Leaf | B |
Oral Health | Gingivitis |
Anti-gum disease | 1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x 1 cup as needed. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B |
Oral Health | Tooth pain |
Analgesic | 1. Decoct flowers & drink x3/day.(B) |
Aerial parts, Flower, Leaf | B, Z |
Respiratory | Allergic cough |
Anti-allergy, Anti-tussive | Decoct leaves in water & drink x3 cups/day or x1 large cup as needed. |
Leaf | Z |
Respiratory | Asthma |
Anti-asthmatic | Decoct leaves in water & drink x3 cups/day or x1 large cup as needed. |
Leaf | Z |
Respiratory | Breathing difficulties |
Anti-asthmatic | Soak leaves in boiling water & use steam as inhalation x3 /day. |
Leaf | B |
Respiratory | Chest pain (with cough) |
Analgesic | Soak aerial parts in boiling water & drink x1 cup/day until recovery. |
Aerial parts | B |
Respiratory | Common cold |
Anti-Infective | 1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x2-3 cups/day (+ honey as required). (B) |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B, Z |
Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | 1. Decoct leaves in water, leave 10 min & drink x2-3 cups/day for 5 days. |
Leaf | B |
Respiratory | Influenza |
Anti-Infective | 1. Decoct leaves &/or aerial parts, leave 10 min & drink x1 cup/day for 2 days or 2-3 cups day for 5 days or (with aerial parts) 1 cup x 3/day. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B |
Venoms, Bites & Stings | Dog bite |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Mix plant + salt + mashed onion & apply to bite. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Women`s Health | Antiseptic for female genitalia |
Anti-septic | Mix leaves & non-woody parts of stems + Ruta sp. + Pelargonium sp. + Rosmarinus sp. + Curcuma + salt. (Admin. not specified.) |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Women`s Health | Cracked nipples |
Emollient | Boil ? kg leaves in 1L water & use topically in bathing x1/day. |
Leaf | B |
Women`s Health | Ease labour pains |
Analgesic, Tocolytic | 1. Prepare tea from leaves & non-woody parts of stems & drink. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Wound Healing | Wound antiseptic |
Anti-septic | Grind leaves to fine powder & apply to wound. |
Leaf | Z |
Other Uses
Origanum syriacum L
System/State | Complaint / Use | Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Culinary | Condiment in cooking |
Nutritive, Seasoning | Preparation/ Admin. not specified. (See NOTES) |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
Veterinary | Appetizer for animals |
Stomachic | Decoct aerial parts in water, filter & add to animals drinking water (cows, sheep, goats etc). |
Aerial parts | B |
Veterinary | Flatulence in animals |
Carminative | Boil aerial parts in water, filter & add to animals drinking water (cows, sheep, goats etc). |
Aerial parts | B |
Veterinary | Respiratory problems in animals |
Anti-Infective | Boil aerial parts in water, filter & add to animals drinking water (cows, sheep, goats etc). |
Aerial parts | B |
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Ground leaves & stems of Origanum syriaca are commonly used as a seasoning in cooking.