Oregano

About Oregano

Oregano is indispensable to Italian, Greek, Turkish and Mexican cuisines. Cultivated in India's cooler Himalayan regions. Contains carvacrol and thymol — among the most potent natural antimicrobials known. The global pizza and Italian food industry has made oregano a high-volume export commodity.

Health Benefits

• Carvacrol and thymol — among the strongest natural antimicrobial compounds known
• Shown to be effective against antibiotic-resistant MRSA bacteria in studies
• High antioxidant ORAC score — among the highest of all dried herbs
• Anti-inflammatory properties from beta-caryophyllene sesquiterpene

Culinary & Industrial Uses

• Italian pizza and pasta seasonings — the quintessential Italian herb
• Greek salads, tzatziki and Mediterranean meat preparations
• Mexican oregano for chilli con carne and tacos
• Natural antimicrobial in commercial food preservation

Processing & Grades

Harvested at full bloom for maximum carvacrol content. Shade-dried rapidly to preserve colour and volatile oil. Carvacrol minimum 65% in essential oil for export grade.