Wild oregano from the mountains, with plenty of carvacrol.
Bergoregano
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Was die Tradition über den Oregano erzählt
Freude der Berge
Der Name soll griechisch sein: oros, der Berg, und ganos, die Freude. Auf kargen, heißen Hängen am Mittelmeer duftet er am kräftigsten.
Dost im Stall
Bei uns heißt er Dost und war lange eine Brauchtumspflanze: Man hängte Büschel in die Ställe, um böse Geister fernzuhalten.
The ritual
In deutsche Küchen kam er erst nach dem Krieg, mit Pizza und Gastarbeiterküche. Heute gehört er getrocknet an Tomatensauce, Feta und Ofengemüse.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
Wofür die Volksheilkunde den Oregano nutzte: im Botanical Archiv →Dried mountain oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum), rubbed, the strongest oregano aroma for cooking and tea.
At a glance
- Plant: Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (Greek oregano), mint family
- Origin: Mountain regions of Greece and Turkey, wild harvesting and cultivation
- Includes: essential oil with carvacrol and thymol, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids
- Tradition: In Mediterranean cuisine since antiquity, the name means "ornament of the mountains".
Why your body is aware of this issue: Carvacrol is the compound that makes oregano pungent and spicy. Mountain oregano has significantly more of it than supermarket oregano because the plant develops more aromatic compounds at high altitudes and in harsh climates.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
What oregano has been valued for in the Mediterranean region since antiquity, what makes carvacrol so special, and what studies show.
Here's how to use it
In the kitchen, add to tomatoes, pizza, feta, lamb, and beans at the very end. For tea, use one teaspoon per 250 ml of hot water and let it steep for 10 minutes. To really savor the aroma, rub the leaves between your fingers before adding them to your food.
Good to know
- Oregano oil is highly concentrated and should not be confused with the herb: never use the oil undiluted or internally without instructions.
- Use only as a spice during pregnancy.
- Lamiaceae allergy: test carefully.
As always, remember: a spice or herb is part of good food, not a medicine or medical advice. If you have any health concerns, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking regular medication, it's a good idea to consult your doctor beforehand.
Available from our partner Bremer Gewürzhandel
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Why this partner
Bremen spice trade
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- Hand bottlingin Bremen
- Untreatedunirradiated and unsulphured
- CheckedAnalyses in Germany
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Wo kaufe ich Bergoregano?
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Wofür wurde Oregano früher verwendet?
Das erzählen wir ausführlich im Botanical Archiv: wofür die Volksheilkunde den Oregano nutzte, was die Forschung heute dazu sagt und mit allen Quellen. View portrait →
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