(origanum vulgare)
Oregano is also called wild marjoram, wintersweet, mountain mint, and winter marjoram. Origanum is thought to be the old Greek name for the plant, and means “delight of the mountains.” closely related to marjoram, there is confusion as to which of the two is actually the “real” oregano. Old herbals don’t offer much help; they tend to refer to all species of the genus as “organy ” native to the Mediterranean regions, oregano is cultivated in the United States, Mexico, and Europe. It is believed to calm upset stomachs, headaches, indigestion, and other nervous complaints, and it has an ancient reputation as an antidote to narcotic poisoning, convulsions, and dropsy.
Part used for tea: leaves.
Taste: similar to marjoram, but more intense and stronger in taste and aroma.
By infusion: 1 teaspoon dried leaves, or 3 of fresh crushed leaves, steeped to taste in 1 cup of boiling water.
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