Kalypso Fresh Oregano, 25g

Kalypso Fresh Oregano, 25g

Oregano takes its name from the words "oros" and "ganos", which means joy/brightness. It was considered the plant that gave beauty and joy to the mountain. It typically grows to about 50 cm in height and has purple leaves about 2 to 3 cm long.

The chemicals that give oregano its unique and pleasant smell are thymol, pinene, limonene, carvacrol, ocimene and caryophyllene. It is believed to contain powerful antioxidants and to have antibacterial properties.
Oregano was used in herbal medicine even by the Ancient Greeks. Hippocrates used it as an antiseptic.

Oregano is rich in vitamin K and calcium.

Vitamin K is important for bone growth, maintaining bone density and blood clotting protein production. Calcium is essential for bone and tooth formation.

Oregano is also a rich source of dietary antioxidants, which help protect cells from the effects of free radicals and improve the body's ability to fight infection.

But there are also things to look out for in oregano.
It can cause stomach upset in some people.
In addition, those who are allergic to plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family of vascular plant species, which include oregano, basil, lavender, mint and sage, should be careful, as they may also develop an allergic reaction to oregano.