Origanum vulgare

Oregano

Origanum vulgare, also known as oregano, is a flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Oregano is native to western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano has potent anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties and can be used to treat a variety of infections including urinary tract infections and STDs. The herb can aid in healing cough, bronchitis, and ridding the body of excess mucus while promoting gut flora.

Contradictions

Talk to your doctor if taking any medication(s) with similar therapeutic properties as this herb before consuming. Combining this herb with pharmaceutical medicine may cause adverse effects.