Cretan Oregano

About Cretan Oregano

Cretan Oregano (Origanum onites) is a herb used in the Mediterranean tradition to help with Digestive Issues, Immune Support, Inflammation, and Respiratory Issues. The leaves and essential oil are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.

Botanical background

Origanum onites, the Cretan oregano, Turkish oregano, pot marjoram or rίgani in Greek (Ελληνική ρίγανη), is a plant species in the genus Origanum found in Sicily, Greece and Turkey. It has similar flavors as oregano. Its essential oil can be distinguished from other species such as Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum). It has antimicrobial activities.

Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist

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