What is oregano? Definition, Meaning & Symptoms — Medical Dictionary
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oregano — Definition

Kekik / oregano
Origanum is a herbal drug with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties derived from vulgare plant. Respiratory way infections are traditionally used in the treatment of digestive system disorders and parasit infections. Thanks to its active ingredients such as karvakrol and timol, it acts against bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Kekik
English
🇬🇧 oregano
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❓ What is Kekik?
Kekik; origanum is a herbal drug with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties derived from vulgare plant. Respiratory way infections are traditionally used in the treatment of digestive system disorders and parasit infections. Thanks to its active ingredients such as karvakrol and timol, it acts against bacteria, fungi and viruses.
❓ What is oregano in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "oregano" is Kekik.
❓ Which medical field is Kekik related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.