Oregano Seed

The legend says that the ancient Greeks called this herb the 'joy of the mountain', because it covered the hillsides and smells beautiful during the summer.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Hardy perennial.
• Easiest of the Marjoram family to grow.
• Reaches 20" (50 cm) tall.
• Flowers July - October with pink flowers.
• Likes full sun and midday shade.
• Prefers well-drained, alkaline soil.
• Sow under glass in trays, or late spring directly outside (please note germination can be slow).
• Plant seedlings out 6" (15 cm) apart (please note they can be slow to grow).

• Culinary Uses.
• Can be used in salad.
• Makes a tasty jelly!
• Good for herbal tea.
• Used to be used to flavour ale.
• Good on pizzas.
• Nice mixed with garlic and chilli.
• Complements haddock.
• Used in bouquet garnis.

• Medicinal Uses.
• Good for helping bad coughs and whooping cough.
• Used to treat intestinal problems.
• Can stimulate appetite.
• Can ease diarrhea.
• Can help gall bladder problems.
• Can ease nervous headaches.
• Can help general exhaustion, irritability and menstrual pain.
• Can be drunk as a sedative to help sea sickness.
• Can help swelling, stiff necks and rheumatism.
• Leaves can relieve toothache.

• Other Uses.
• Used by the Greeks to scent their baths.
• Can be used as a hair conditioner.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using. Avoid during pregnancy.