We all know and have used Oregano, isn't it? A dark green herb from the mint, or Lamiaceae family, it has been relished for thousands of years to add flavor to dishes and to treat health conditions. Have you tried another version of this herb called Greek Oregano? A staple of the Mediterranean diet, this Oregano variety has a lot to offer and can add that extra flavor to your dishes. Due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, it has been a popular ingredient across the globe reaping several holistic benefits.

What Does Greek Oregano Herb Contain?

Dark luscious green leaves and white flowers, Greek oregano is slightly different but a distant cousin to oregano. It contains compounds called phenols, terpenes, and terpenoids besides antioxidant properties responsible for their super strong aroma and fragrance. Carvacrol is found in abundance in oregano which stops the growth of several different types of bacteria that may attack the body. The herb also contains thymol which is a natural antifungal that helps to support the immune system against toxins. Potential medical uses range from curing many mild to severe diseases. The herb also can help reduce the risk of cancer.

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Strong oregano aroma and flavor, the flavourful herb is indeed great for adding to pizzas, salads, and dressings and is used generously in Italian cooking. Want to know about its skin incentives? Check out 5 great skin benefits Greek oregano provides in this infographic:

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Essential Oils of Oregano: Biological Activity beyond Their Antimicrobial Properties

Nayely Leyva-López, Erick P. Gutiérrez-Grijalva, Gabriela Vazquez-Olivo, and J. Basilio Heredia*

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6152729/

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