herbs

Oregano is among the most popular herbs in the world.

a perennial herb

Oregano is native to the Mediterranean and is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family.

an herb that’s a member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an herb that’s a member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family.

an herb that is native to the Mediterranean region

Oregano is another herb that is native to the Mediterranean region.

spice

Oregano has been used as a spice for thousands of years, and has long been revered for the diet's medicinal qualities.

a culinary herb

This long flowering, richly purple perennial is an ornamental variety of the culinary herb oregano.

an herb , both for cooking and medicinal uses that has been used for centuries

Oregano is an herb that has been used for centuries, both for cooking and medicinal uses.

an important culinary herb, used for the flavor of the flavor's leaves, which can be more flavourful when dried than fresh

Oregano is an important culinary herb, used for the flavor of the flavor's leaves, which can be more flavourful when dried than fresh.

a commonly used herb in the kitchen

Oregano is a commonly used herb in the kitchen and is used in many Mediterranean dishes.

an herb that is a member of the mint family and has been considered a valuable plant commodity for over 2,500 years in folk medicine for treating colds, indigestion and upset stomachs

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an herb that is a member of the mint family and has been considered a valuable plant commodity for over 2,500 years in folk medicine for treating colds, indigestion and upset stomachs.

an herb whose name is derived from the ancient Greek word meaning 'joy of the mountains

Oregano is an herb whose name is derived from the ancient Greek word meaning 'joy of the mountains.'

culinary herbs

Oregano belongs to the plant family called Lamiaceae which also comprise of other culinary herbs like basil, sage, marjoram, and lavender.

an essential herb in Spanish, Mexican and Italian cuisine

Oregano is an essential herb in Spanish, Mexican and Italian cuisine.

the herb most commonly associated with Italy in the United States

Oregano (Origano in Italian) is probably the herb most commonly associated with Italy in the United States, however, the United States is not the mostly commonly used herb in Italian cuisine (that distinction would probably go to parsley or basil).

a herb used by Hippocrates as an antiseptic, as well as a cure for stomach and respiratory ailments

Oregano is a herb used by Hippocrates as an antiseptic, as well as a cure for stomach and respiratory ailments.

a common household herb that has many health benefits

Oregano is a common household herb that has many health benefits.

an herb that can be used for tea because of its medicinal qualities

Oregano is an herb that can be used for tea because of its medicinal qualities; these include treatment of respiratory tract disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, menstrual cramps, and urinary tract disorders.

an herb that you have already likely seen in a pantry, grocery store, or refrigerator

Oregano is an herb that you have already likely seen in a pantry, grocery store, or refrigerator.

the herb well known to boost our body’s immune system

Oregano is the herb well known to boost our body’s immune system.

a common herb packed with nutritive value

Oregano is a common herb packed with nutritive value.