Oregano

[AnnettStudent]

Are all the oreganos and marjoram basically medicinally the same? I’m wondering because I’d like to get the medicinal benefits along with the tasty seasoned food.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

I’d suspect if it is the same species and has a strong oregano aroma, it’ll work the same.

Doc

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[AnnettStudentTopic Author]

What is the Latin name for the best medicinal oregano?

Is a specific oregano better than another or all mostly the same?

And is it as great as the Essential Oil world says, i.e.: antibiotic, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, immune stimulating?

Funny story: A friend gave me two oregano plants. They grew well for a few years. I used it as oregano but it didn’t smell a lot like the oregano from the store. One day my husband says that doesn’t smell like oregano that smells like mint. I doubt my friend and look closer at the plant and sure enough it’s got a square stem so I pull it up because I have a ton of mint that actually smells and tastes minty. Later I learn that oregano is in the mint family:( I have no idea what that plant really was but it grew well.

Anyway, I need to plant oregano now, and am looking for the best variety. I’d like a fabulous plant for culinary delights and also the best medicinal oregano. Any suggestions?

[IdahoHerbalist]

The best oregano is what is called Wild Oregano in the essential Oil trade and is sourced from the Mediterranean region.

And to alter your suspicion:

Oregano (US /ɔːˈrɛɡənoʊ/ or /əˈrɛɡənoʊ/;[1] UK /ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnoʊ/;,[2] scientific name Origanum vulgare, is a flowering plant in the mint family

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