Pure Greek Oregano

$7.50

The original and most pure oregano that comes straight from the mountains in Greece. It has an Intense aroma with a traditional spicy flavour. Flowers and leaves are most commonly used dried in cooking as well as herbal tea. Grows big and bushy with bright white blooms.

The original and most pure oregano that comes straight from the mountains in Greece. It has an Intense aroma with a traditional spicy flavour. Flowers and leaves are most commonly used dried in cooking as well as herbal tea. Grows big and bushy with bright white blooms.

 

Health Benefits

  • Greek oregano is rich in carvacrol and thymol, compounds known for their powerful antimicrobial effects. Drinking oregano tea or using it in meals may help the body fight off colds, flu, and common infections.

  • Oregano stimulates digestive enzymes and reduces inflammation in the gut. It’s been used traditionally to ease indigestion, support gut balance, and reduce bloating after meals.

  • Oregano tea is a common home remedy for coughs, congestion, and sore throats. Its natural oils help clear the airways and ease respiratory discomfort, especially during cold and allergy seasons.

  • This wild oregano is packed with antioxidants that help protect the body from oxidative stress. These compounds support overall health and may reduce inflammation throughout the body when consumed regularly.

 

Additional Information

Origanum vulgare var. hirtum

  • This is the oregano that originates from the mountains in Greece and has an intense flavour that is unmatchable. 

  • This variety is a must have for the garden. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, it will thrive in all conditions

  • Harvest and dry the flowers as the begin to bloom in summer cutting the stems all the way back to encourage more bushy growth. 

  • You can also use fresh oregano leaves throughout the season in cooking to add a fresh spicy punch to cooked dishes and marinades.

  • Try Oregano tea, it is full of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which help aid many respiratory issues and other health complications in relation to digestion.

  • You can plant in a pot or the ground with free draining soil. Try in an inclined or elevated position to avoid rust from rain and water flicking soil onto the leaves.

  • You can plant anytime from late winter to early summer in full sun to get full potential and lots of blooms.

  • This variety grows big and bushy up to 1.5 meters tall into a dense shrub and will spread up to 2 metres after a few seasons.