oregano

When we mention oregano, most  people think pizza!. There are so many varieties of oregano, that instead  of a plant, we should think of a flavor.
Origano vulgare, is rich in a variety of nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A and niacin. Dr. Cass Ingram wrote a book called "The Cure Is in the Cupboard", where he praises the benefits of oregano. Nowadays oil of oregano is a very popular supplement. Apparently it should be oil made from "wild oregano". Personally unless there is a condition to treat, I rather use plain oregano from my vegetable garden in my recipes.               

• The medicinal parts of this plant are contained in the oil extracted from the leaves. This essential oil contains thymol and carvacrol,both compounds having anti fungal, anti parasitic properties. 
• Oregano contains rosmaniric acid which has anti carcinogenic properties.
• This oil has anti inflammatory properties.