Oregano

Botanical name: Origanum vulgare

Available forms: Dried Leaves

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Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a aromatic herb from the mint family. Its small, dark green leaves give off a distinctive scent. Widely used in Mediterranean cooking, it adds a robust, slightly bitter flavor to dishes like pizzas and soups. Oregano contains compounds like carvacrol and thymol, believed to offer antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, adding potential health benefits to its culinary uses.