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Oregano is a perennial, small shrub with multi-branched stems covered with small grayish-green oval leaves and small white or pink flowers. It is common throughout Europe and is also throughout the year. Its leaves are used in cooking and the best time for gathering oregano is in July.

Botanical name: Origanum vulgare

Family name: Lamiaceae

Synonyms: Wild marjoram

Parts used: Aerial parts

Constituents: The essential oil contains two phenols carvacrol and thymol and the dried oregano also contains minerals like manganese, iron, and calcium.

Medicinal Uses:

• It is an effective anti-bacterial. Researchers found oregano to be more effective in infection against “Giardia”.
• Oregano is also considered as a primarily medicinal plant, useful for treating children’s cough.
• As oregano is rich source of fiber so it is used to remove salts and cancer causing toxins from the body.

Cautions:

• Oregano oil should be diluted before use.
• No known medical conditions preclude the use of Oregano.
• It is contraindicated in those with gallbladder or liver disease.
• It should not be given to infants.