Description
Oregano is a herb from the mint, or Lamiaceae family. It has been used for thousands of years to add flavor to dishes and to treat health conditions. Oregano features in the Mediterranean diet. It has a strong flavor and brings warmth to dishes, along with a hint of subtle sweetness. Oregano can be found fresh, dried or as an oil, and all are said to have significant health benefits. Oregano is a good source of antioxidants, and it may help fight bacteria, reduce viral infection, decrease inflammation, and relieve stomach cramping.
It has a strong flavor and brings warmth to dishes, along with a hint of subtle sweetness.
It can be found fresh, dried or as an oil, and all are said to have significant health benefits.
Oregano is a herb from the mint, or Lamiaceae family. People have used it for thousands of years to add flavor to dishes and to treat health conditions. It features in the Mediterranean diet.
The Greeks and Romansassociated oreganowith joy and happiness. The name comes from the Greek words oros, meaning mountain, and ganos, meaning joy.
There are different types of oregano. The most common type isOregano vulgare, also known as Spanish thyme and wild marjoram.
People use oregano in the diet as supplements and as an aromatic oil.
Theantioxidantsthymol, carvacrol, limonene, terpinene, ocimene, and caryophyllenegive the herb its flavor and scent. They also contribute to the health benefits of oregano oil. Oregano provides other antioxidants when people consume it in the diet.
Health Benefits:
Rich in antioxidants
May help fight bacteria
Has anti-cancer properties
May help reduce viral infection
Could decrease inflammation
Can help with indigestion
Relieves stomach cramping
Pure Spice Oreganum contains No Additives and is Non Radiated
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