Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Oregano is anti-swell? Do tell!

Oregano doesn't only give a pizza its typical taste. Researchers at Bonn University and the ETH Zurich have discovered the spice also contains a substance that appears to help cure inflammations.

The researchers administered the active ingredient - beta-caryophyllin (E-BCP) - to mice with inflamed paws. In seven out of ten cases, symptoms improved. That means E-BCP might possibly help disorders such as osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis.

E-BCP is also found in basil, rosemary, cinnamon and black pepper. Read the rest at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com:80/articles/112876.php.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yay! I'm glad you guys are posting again.

Melissa said...

Me, too. I've missed the great-grandmothers!