Botanical name: Origanum vulgare
Other name: Redbrush Lippia, Orégano Cimmaron, Scented Lippia, Scented Matgrass.
Oregano, a shrubby plant native to South America, Central America, Mexico, and the American Southwest, is often associated with being a seasoning for pizza sauce globally. However, historically, oregano has been utilized in various formulations beyond its popular use in pizza seasoning.
Medicinal Uses:
- Wound healing after minor surgery
- Parasitic infections of the gut
- Skin conditions, such as acne, dandruff, and warts
- Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot
- Arthritis
- Allergies
