Description
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Oregano is a native perennial plant of Mediterranean and is one of the most common substances of Mediterranean cuisine. Its name comes from the Greek words, ‘’oros’’ (όρος), which means mountain and the word ‘’ganos’’ (γάνος), which means shine.
Oregano can be used in a great variety of dishes. It can be used for seasoning meat or fish (grilled or cooked) adding a great flavor. It is worth mentioning that it can be used from the very beginning of cooking, due to its heating resistance. Moreover, oregano is the best friend of raw salads and raw vegetables and as a result, it is a main ingredient in almost any salad in Greek cuisine.
Furthermore, oregano has many more uses, because of its healing properties. As a beverage, it plays a key role for a healthy human body and it can be used for a variety of illnesses. The great concentration of vitamin C that it has, is also one of its characteristics. At last, essential oil from oregano has some medical uses.