MARJORAM - ORIGANUM VULGARE
MARJORAM - ORIGANUM VULGARE
Local name: Dobromysl obecná
Where to find it: Sunny hillsides, meadows, bright forests
Elvation: Highlands and lowlands
Description: This aromatic herb is characterized by its small, ovate leaves that are green and fuzzy. Oregano typically grows to a height of about 20 to 80 centimeters. It produces clusters of tiny white to pink flowers arranged in spikes.
Usable parts: Stem, Leaf
Medicinal properties: Oregano is rich in antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties, making it beneficial for immune support.
Undesired effects: –
Preparation: Preserve Oregano by drying the leaves and storing them in airtight containers for culinary use.
Harvest time: Harvest the leaves just before flowering for the highest concentration of essential oils.
Harvest method: Harvest leaves just before flowering by cutting stems, then dry and store them for culinary use.
Conservation: Dry oregano leaves and store them in airtight containers in a cool, dark place for culinary use.
