Evidence supporting the use of: Origanum (unspecified)
For the body system: Lymphatics

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Origanum (commonly known as oregano) has a long-standing history of use in traditional herbal medicine, primarily within Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. While it is best known for its culinary applications, oregano has also been employed in folk remedies for a variety of ailments, mainly due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, with respect to the lymphatic system, there is minimal direct traditional documentation or scientific research specifically connecting Origanum to lymphatic health or function. Traditional herbalists may have used oregano as part of broader detoxifying blends or for infections, which indirectly could be associated with supporting lymphatic health, but these uses are not well defined or specifically targeted toward the lymphatic system by historical texts. Scientific literature does not provide direct evidence that Origanum exerts any substantial effect on lymphatic drainage, lymph flow, or lymphatic immune functions. Any indirect support would be speculative, based on oregano’s general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for using oregano as part of general health support, the evidence for its specific use in supporting the lymphatic system is weak.

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