Oregano Plant – A Medicinal and Culinary Herb

Oregano herb is widely known for its luxurious aroma and flavor it brings. This beautiful yellowish-green plant creates a visual appeal to all and sundry. Origanum vulgate, as its scientific name goes doubles as an organic exterior decoration plant and spice for food.

Season and cultivation

Oregano plant is evergreen. It thrives well in a sunny spot, but can also grow under shade. It requires a properly-drained soil whose pH ranges from 6.5 to 7.0. It blossoms in the summer, shrivel in winter and comes alive again in season.

Nutritional information

Oregano is a fantastic perennial spice and therapeutic herb. It contains folates, Pyridoxine, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-A and more. These vitamins assist the human body in building immunity against infectious pathogens. They also eliminate harmful, inflammatory-causing free radicals.

Medicinal use:

Oregano is used in the treatment of poor digestion–dyspepsia. It has also been found to have antioxidant effects, thereby preventing heart diseases. Its leaves and the flowering stem contains antiseptic qualities such that if blended, makes a potent drug in treating colds, fevers, dyspepsia, stomach disorders and dysmenorrhea.

Other Uses

Oregano is used as an insect repellant. It is used in making body creams as well as for calming cough. It also has antifungal properties.

Culinary uses of oregano plant

Oregano is one of the key bases of healthy Mediterranean cuisines when blended with lots of greens, herbs, and vegetables, olive oil, and fish. It is an indispensable ingredient in making spaghetti sauce. Oregano gives inviting aroma to Asian cuisines, meat, cheese, fish, eggs, tomatoes, as well as their vegetables like beans and zucchini. Adding oregano to green salad before dressing gives more taste to it. It is used as a spice in many types of foods. Its leaves, flowers, and oil are also used as cooking ingredients.

At the Namkhan village, guests will get to enjoy delicious oregano meals. Our Spanish Meditarenean inspired organic restaurants will offer as much as possible from the farm. Our cuisines include salads, micro greens, and salads juices, vegetable fruit smoothies, some Spanish tapas, or tortillas.