Oregano is a nutrient-rich herb with powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits that support overall health as well as culinary uses.
Oregano is one of the easiest plants to grow in your garden. It grows with little care, water, and any dry soil. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly the hills of Greece, Turkey, and surrounding areas, with historical roots in ancient Greek and Roman culture.
The bees visit these lovely blooms. This first image is an Italian oregano, and it has pink flowers. The second image is a Greek oregano, and it has white flowers.
They both are great culinary herbs for Mediterranean dishes. Use both fresh, but they also dry well in bundles left to dry for a few weeks. Aromatic herbs smell wonderful hanging in the kitchen. You can snip what you need while you cook.
Oregano also has medicinal benefits as well. Every time you add oregano to your food, you are adding nutrient-rich antioxidants, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits that support overall health.
Important
It’s important to use fresh organically grown oregano or freshly dried oregano. The herb you get at the grocery store may be several years old and has lost all its healing benefits. I offer a fresher option from my own organic garden.
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