Spring - Summer
Oregano
Origanum Vulgare
A hardy, bushy, perennial herb up to 90cm high with an erect hairy stem, dark green ovate leaves and pinky-purple flowers. A common garden plant with a strong aroma when the leaves are bruised.
Oregano
A hardy, bushy, perennial herb up to 90cm high with an erect hairy stem, dark green ovate leaves and pinky-purple flowers. A common garden plant with a strong aroma when the leaves are bruised.
Spring - Summer
Wellness Benefits
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Powerful Immune Support
Traditionally used to help strengthen the body's natural defences and support recovery from colds, flu, and seasonal infections through its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Supports Respiratory Health
Traditionally used to help relieve coughs, bronchitis, asthma, sore throats, and respiratory congestion while promoting clear and comfortable breathing.
Promotes Healthy Digestion
Helps soothe indigestion, bloating, stomach cramps, and digestive discomfort while supporting healthy digestive function and appetite.
Natural Antimicrobial Protection
Rich in naturally occurring compounds that possess antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, traditionally used to support the body's natural resistance to infection.
Eases Muscles & Joints
When used externally in a properly diluted form, oregano has traditionally been used to help relieve muscular aches, rheumatism, headaches, insect bites, and general body discomfort.
Supports Overall Vitality
Traditionally regarded as a stimulating tonic that helps promote circulation, maintain energy levels, and support overall physical wellbeing.
Botanical Uses
Tea
Oregano Tea (Origanum vulgare) is a warming herbal infusion traditionally enjoyed to support the immune system, soothe coughs and sore throats, aid digestion, and promote respiratory health.
Culinary
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a classic Mediterranean culinary herb with a warm, robust flavour, widely used to season pizzas, pasta sauces, grilled meats, vegetables, salads, soups, and marinades.
Essential Oil
Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum vulgare), when highly diluted, is traditionally used as an antibiotic to combat respiratory infections, soothe persistent coughs, and support the body's natural defences. Due to its high potency, oregano essential oil should always be used with great care and appropriate dilution.
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Oregano oil (Origanum Vulgare)
- antibiotic, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal, antioxidant, digestive
- heals respiratory, urinary, peptic and fungal infections
- kills bacteria that are resistant to chemical antibiotics
- relieves muscular, rheumatic and arthritic pain
- relieves skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, athlete’s foot
