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Oregano

Oregano is a culinary herb use to add pungent and spicy flavor to many dishes. The leaf is more flavorful in dried form than in fresh and has a warm ad slightly bitter taste.

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What is the scientific name for oregano?

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The scientific name for oregano is Origanum vulgare.

Does oregano plants has an aromatic odor?

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Yes they do. If you crush or brush them they smell much stronger.


The plant has flavour also. Oregano is an important culinary herb. It is particularly widely used in Turkish, Greek, Spanish, Dominican and Italian cuisine. It is the leaves that are used in cooking, and the dried herb is often more flavourful than the fresh.

How do you select oregano?

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Oregano is available throughout the year. Whenever possible, choose fresh, organic oregano over the dried form of the herb, because it tastes better. The leaves of fresh oregano should look fresh and vibrant green, while the stems should be firm. They should be free from dark spots or yellowing. When purchasing dried oregano, try to buy organically grown, because this will give you more assurance that it has not been irradiated. Oregano is available throughout the year. Whenever possible, choose fresh, organic oregano over the dried form of the herb, because it tastes better. The leaves of fresh oregano should look fresh and vibrant green, while the stems should be firm. They should be free from dark spots or yellowing. When purchasing dried oregano, try to buy organically grown, because this will give you more assurance that it has not been irradiated.

How many grams in 1 teaspoon oregano?

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I would personally say about 12 grams? Don't trust me tho cuz i am no Jamie Oliver and i am a freak...I'm watching you!!!!

Can oregano oil kill scabies?

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What are oregano leaves used for?

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Mainly Leaves of the Oregano plant are used for Medicinal purposes. The Essential oil of the Oregano Leaves is taken as supplement. Its widely used in USA & Canada for Allergies. You can buy Oregano oil Supplement from www.Herbalveda.co.uk

Can oregano e a mosquito repellent?

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I dont Knowq SOttrt

How is oregano produced?

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from the remains of bull penis

What are oregano called in Marathi?

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Oregano is known as azwain in hindi, Oregano prepared from azwain leaf.

Where was oregano first domesticated?

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Oregano was domesticated in Greece, by the Greeks myth: Goddess Aphrodite created Oregano for a symbol of happyiness>

How do you buy oregano?

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Oregano is very simple to buy. Go to any grocery store or farmers market that sells fresh produce and you will find it there. Most commonly you will find oregano dried and bottled at the grocery store, or you can grow your own fresh oregano.

How do you make oregano oil?

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To make soap from scratch requires treating an oil or fat with an alkali, such as lye. Oregano is an additive that can be added to the soap after the saponification process is complete.

Can you eat oregano stems?

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How do you make a perfume from oregano?

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The pesticide is actually made from the oil of the oregano. It controls pests by keeping them from reproducing, by not letting them either lay eggs or advance from the larval [=worm-looking] stage into the adult stage. The pest can't lay eggs as a larva.

What is the Tamil name for oregano leaves?

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Parsley is Chinese coriander. It looks like our Indian coriander (kothamalli) but it doesn't have that significant aroma which our kothamalli has.

What does oregano do for flavor?

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Because it is a good natural herbs for cough.

How much dried oregano equals 1 bunch fresh oregano?

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According to http://www.practicallyedible.com/edible.nsf/pages/Parsley , an average-sized bunch of parsley is 2 oz (60 grams) = 1 1/2 cups chopped.

How much ground oregano equals 1 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves?

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You can use nearly the same ratio to substitute for most herbs. 3 to 1. You want one third the amount of dried as the amount of fresh that is called for. That would be approximately 1 teaspoon of dried to one tablespoon of fresh. However, it also depends on how fresh your dried herbs are. Fresher dried herbs will have a stronger flavor and you may be able to use less. Older dried herbs will have a weaker flavor and may require more.