Origanum vulgare is a pungent Mediterranean perennial prized in European herbalism for its warming, antimicrobial properties and support of respiratory and digestive health. Its volatile oils, particularly carvacrol and thymol, give oregano its characteristic spicy-herbaceous aroma and its traditional use as a remedy for coughs, bronchial congestion, and sluggish digestion.
leaf, flower
tea, tincture, oil, powder
1 tsp dried leaf as tea 2–3x daily; 2–4 mL tincture 2–3x daily
Highly concentrated as oil — never ingest undiluted.
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