Oregano is an aromatic seasoning and medicinal plant. For help in the treatment of gynecological diseases received a second name - the motherboard.
Possessing healing and taste properties, the plant has long been successfully used in cooking, perfumery and medicine.
We consider in the article whether it is possible to drink broths or use the plant for cosmetic purposes for pregnant women. We will also tell about the nuances of aromatherapy.
In the early stages
Eating oregano increases the production of the hormone estrogen. As a result of a change in the ratio of the level of hormones in the blood, the organism fails. The consequences are difficult to predict - it is possible uterine bleeding and miscarriage. Blood loss can be fatal.
During pregnancy, it is not recommended to use drugs and potent herbs. Motherboard refers to such herbs. In the first trimester, the child forms the nervous system and brain, the use of oregano in any form can affect these processes.
Special risk groups include:
- women older than 33 years;
- girls under 20;
- suffering from preeclampsia and uterine tone.
Important! Oregano refers to aborting agents!
On late terms
Apply inside the motherboard is not recommended throughout pregnancy. But in the later stages of the grass can be used, although only for cosmetic purposes.
It is not recommended to use masks and cream based on oregano extract.. Easily absorbed through the blood, substances enter the body of the mother and child.
In the second and third trimesters, oregano can be used only for external use and for aromatherapy.
Low dose
The future mother’s young and healthy body is perfectly capable of coping with a small amount of oregano.. But is it worth risking not only your life and health, but also a child?
Cosmetic use
Hormonal adjustment during gestation often affects the appearance. The skin is inflamed, acne and acne appear. The sebaceous glands are unstable, the fat content of the skin increases. To eliminate such problems, it is recommended to wash the broth on the basis of oregano.
Broth for oily skin
Composition:
- 5 tablespoons of dried herbs;
- 500 ml of water.
Cooking method:
- Pour the oregano into an enamel pan and pour water over it.
- Bring to a boil, cool slightly.
- At this time, you can make a steam bath for the face.
- When the broth has cooled completely, strain and pour into a convenient bottle.
Cosmetic ice for skin elasticity
Composition:
- 2 tablespoons oregano;
- a glass of boiling water.
Cooking method:
- Grass pour boiling water and let it brew for 2 hours.
- Strain and pour into ice mold.
- To freeze.
Wipe clean face and neck skin with ice cubes in the morning.
Tonic for washing
Composition:
- 6 tablespoons of herbs;
- 3 cups boiling water.
Cooking method:
- Pour oregano water and insist 5-7 hours in a dark warm place.
- After drain and pour into a convenient dish.
To wash two - three times a day.
Hair care
Oregano decoctions and tinctures are also used in hair care.. Masks and rinses on this basis:
- protect hair from external adverse effects;
- normalize the fat balance of the scalp;
- eliminate dandruff;
- reduce hair loss;
- promote fast hair growth;
- restore the structure of the hair follicles.
Hair conditioner
Composition:
- 2 tablespoons oregano;
- 250 ml of water.
Cooking method:
- Pour dry grass with water, bring to a boil over low heat.
- Cool to a comfortable temperature.
Wash hair with shampoo, rinse with water. Rinse hair in broth oregano, gently blot with a towel. Flush is not required.
Handling wounds and abrasions
Oregano has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is widely used for the treatment of purulent wounds, scratches and abrasions.
Composition:
- 2 tablespoons oregano;
- 1 cup boiling water.
Cooking method:
- Grass pour boiling water and insist for an hour.
- Strain.
To wash the wounds twice a day, with strong inflammatory processes it is recommended to increase the number of treatments up to 5 times.
Use in aromatherapy
In aromatherapy they use oregano oil. It has a soothing, anti-depressive property. For insomnia and nightmares, it is recommended to put one or two drops on a pillow.. It is not recommended to apply it on the skin - the oil contains enough active ingredients that can penetrate the body through the skin.
The smell of oregano is a remedy for the prevention of colds and the treatment of headaches.
Use oregano in aromatherapy during pregnancy should be carefully, in small quantities. Consultation is recommended. The mother's grass has many useful properties and can help in solving various medical problems while carrying a baby - most importantly, it must be used correctly. Consultation is recommended.