Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Parts Used: Leaves
Habitat: Mediterranean Region
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Parts Used: Leaves
Habitat: Mediterranean Region
Forms of Oregano Spice
Oregano is essentially traded in dried form, as it has a stronger flavor. Fresh oregano is also used in international cuisines.
Trade in Oregano
Chile and Turkey are one of the biggest producers of oregano. The international trade has been growing with developing countries providing quality spices at competitive prices.
Use of Oregano
Food Industry
Organo Spice is particularly used in Italian and Greek cooking. It is used to make tomato sauce as well. It adds flavor to food; dried oregano has a stronger flavor than the fresh one.
Medicines
Oregano acts as an antioxidant due to high content of phenolic acid and flavonoids. It also possesses anti microbial activity thus it is used in food preservation and health. Oregano is also considered good for curing respiratory problems including bronchitis, cough etc.











