Oregano

Oregano is a perennial herb. Oregano means mountain happiness and can be traced back to ancient Greece where it symbolised happiness and bridal couples often wore garlands of oregano. Greeks and Romans also used the herb in fragrant baths and massage oil. The plant was also valued for its bactericidal and preservative properties. Today, oregano is an important flavouring agent in food, especially in Italian cuisine.

Oregano has an intense peppery flavour.