Oregano - Organic

Organic dried oregano

Origin: Aromaplantes

Part of the plant: Flowers and leaves

Bag of : 30 gr

About the plant :

Also known as ‘wild marjoram’, Oregano was used by the ancients as a counter-poison, in infusions, ointments and plasters. Pliny praised its effects against pneumonia and coughs, and its digestive properties made it an ingredient in Roman dishes.

For your information :

Here are some properties of Oregano :

• Treats bloating and flatulence, improves transit and relieves digestive and intestinal disorders.
• It improves appetite in people who are ill.
• An analgesic, it greatly relieves muscular, joint and dental pain, as well as headaches.
• Antitussive, it improves the condition of the respiratory tract. As a tonic, oregano is used in cases of fatigue.
• Oregano is also used for painful periods.
• It is an antiseptic plant that cleanses the digestive tract.
• Oregano also helps to combat the growth of bacteria.
• It provides relief for wounds, burns, insect bites and all skin irritations.
  
  

Oregano goes well with all Mediterranean dishes, based on tomatoes, fromage frais, olive oil and so on. It is an essential ingredient in the famous Neapolitan pizza, as well as the Provençal pissaladière.

Certified organic by FR BIO 10

Agriculture France

Plant for food use

Therapeutic use of plants on medical advice.

Bibliography:

- Les Plantes Aromatiques (Claude Gardet, Editions Jean-Paul Gisserot)

- Tisanes : guide pratique pour toute la famille (Dr Claire Laurant-Berthoud, Editions Jouvence)