grow your own herbs (Oregano)

Member Name: genmil

Product:	Oregano
Date:	17/04/09 (86 review reads)
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Advantages: great in Italian dishes

Disadvantages: none

Oregano, also known as wild Margoram is one of the main herbs used in Mediterranean cooking. I use a lot of oregano when I make pasta dishes especially Bolognese and I simply loved the sweet and musky fragrant.

Oregano has a long history of medicinal use. It is a stimulant and is slightly tonic in nature. It has been used to treat measles and colic. The oil of oregano is known to reduce pain and inflammation, strengthens the immune system and increases joint and muscle flexibility. Oregano in pillows will help to relax the body and promote sleep. I have not tried this but I heard that chewing fresh oregano leaves can help to keep our breath fresh.

Fresh oregano stimulates the appetite and is used widely in cooking especially in Italian dishes, sauces, soups and stews. It is also a great seasoning for fish and meat. When brewed as tea, it can help to relieve indigestion.

If you are thinking of growing your own vegetable this year, oregano is one of the easiest herbs to grow. It is a perennial plant and it grows and spread easily. You can either buy an oregano plant from the garden centre or grow it from seeds. I bought a tiny oregano plant 3 years ago and I have been harvesting the leaves since. The bright green leaves produces tiny purple flowers throughout summer. The plant is very hardy and it even survived the harsh winter this year.

Oregano can be grown in a pot, trough or on the ground. When you tread on oregano or sweeps pass the plant, you will be greeted with a sweet and musky scent. Fresh oregano leaves can be dried on the window sill and stored in a tight lid jar for later use.

Oregano can be infused into oil. However, just like other essential oils, it is important to find more information about the oil before using.

Summary: A all rounded herb