Greek word origanon, which gave the name of oregano, in most European languages, can be translated as "delight of the mountains".Indeed, the most fragrant of its species grows on the mountain slopes of the Mediterranean.Often referred to as wild oregano marjoram, because both its leaves and their flavor is very similar to oregano.
aboveground mass marjoram, has a nice grass-spicy flavor, it has long been used in Russia to brew homemade beer, which in addition to smell gave it the ability to be stored for a long time.
Oregano is popular in Europe and is one of those food seasonings, which are available to all.As a dietary spice, it is known around the world under the name "Oregano" or "pizza spice."As a spice, it is common in Mexico, obviously, because there grows wild.
In cooking, usually used dried oregano, although the taste of the fresh plant more unique.It also is part of many spice mixtures.The aromatic component of oregano is very strong, it is close marjoram and thyme, complementing the bouquet.At the same time the taste of oregano softer than that of marjoram, strong, slightly astringent, tart, bitter and spicy.
herb oregano is used in salads, pasta, tomato sauce, sausages, vegetable dishes and eggs.It is added to cheese, soups.
Consume it also when frying meat in the oven and grill, as well as for stews in the preparation of kvass, canning, pickling cucumbers.It is used and the combination of oregano and basil and black pepper.
In France, oregano is used in dishes from mushrooms.We oregano drink with salted mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, put in a variety of soups, sauces, added to a variety of meat, used as a tea.
widely used in medicine and oregano.Decoction has an analgesic effect.Applied as a means of stimulating digestion, acute and chronic bronchitis, rheumatism, headaches as a sedative.In addition, the plant is very decorative, decorate any area, beautiful honey plant.Broth inflorescences can be used for dyeing of wool in bright orange-red color.
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