The ancient Greeks called this fragrant herb decoration mountains; hence the scientific name and its (Origanum). Without a strong, warm, fragrant taste and smell of oregano is impossible to imagine the Mediterranean and Aegean cuisine.
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Used parts:
- leaves
- flowers
Oregano (O. vulgare) includes six subspecies.
ABOUT. vulgare subsp. vulgare
Creeper with oval dark green leaves and small white or pink flowers - has a pungent smell and taste than oregano.
Among some of the most popular varieties include:
«Aureum»
Variety with golden foliage, the sun carpeting the bed of solid fragrant carpet.
«Jim Best»
The variety with variegated golden-green leaves.
Greek oregano (O. vulgare subsp. hirtum)
Origanum vulgare subspecies with a strong and delicate aroma.
ABOUT. vulgaresubsp. wrens and O. vulgare subsp. viridulum
Subspecies sometimes called wild marjoram.
Mediterranean countries and the Middle East - the birthplace of more than 30 species of oregano. Oregano is found throughout Europe and in Western Siberia.
Oregano marjoram, oregano or simply (0. majorana)
Low plant with gray-green leaves and short spikelets of small white flowers - differs from other members of the genus are very sharp and spicy aroma.
Melkotsvetkovaya oregano (O. minuti-florum)
Subspecies often part of the Turkish dry mixtures of herbs. Appearance this plant resembles a scaled-down copy of marjoram.
Turkish oregano (O. onites)
Thermophilic species with a strong odor comes from Greece.
The Arabic word "Zaatar» (za'atar) in different areas of the Middle East are called a variety of herbs. Although often referred to as oregano Zaatar, under this name are often featured as timbra capitatum (Thymbra capitata), timbra spikelet (T. spicata), thyme (Thymus sp.) and some savory (Satureja sp.). Furthermore, spicy mixture Zaatar typically comprises roasted sesame seeds and coarsely milled salt. Zaatar seasoned with vegetable and meat dishes and sprinkle with the bread before baking.
Oregano Lebanon, Syrian or white (O. syriacum)
A tender perennial shrub with gray-green foliage. One of the hybrids of this plant with Oregano, sold under the name O. tags, quite resistant to cold.
Russian oregano (O. vulgare subsp. gracile)
Subspecies resembles its fragrance Greek oregano.
Algerian oregano (O. vulgare subsp. glandulosum)
Magnificent culinary herb, rare, however, occurring outside its natural range.
- decorative forms
Many species and hybrids of oregano grown in gardens just how beautiful and also fragrant plants. These include, for example, include:
Yasentsevaya oregano (O. dictam-nus)
Variety with hairy gray-white leaves and purple-pink flowers.
Cretan oregano (O. creticum)
Unusually aromatic species, from which the essential oil.
location
In nature, different types of oregano usually grow in full sun with loose (sometimes rocky) soil. From the bright sun, these plants become fragrant.
reproduction
Forms are propagated by sowing seeds in spring, decorative variety - cuttings.
Care
Grown seedlings and cuttings should not be peeled pereuvlazhnyat. In the spring remove the old shoots.
Pests and diseases
Almost not affected.
Harvesting and storage
You can use freshly picked leaves, but their flavor will be much stronger if you cut shoots tie beams and dried for several days in a dark, dry, warm and well ventilated place. Clean off the dried leaves from the stems and store in a tightly sealed container.
Herbal Medicine
Infusions and decoctions of oregano drink as an antipyretic agent. Thanks to their expectorant action, and the ability to relax bronchial muscles they also nominated for coughs, colds and flu. In folk medicine, oregano is considered an effective remedy for gastrointestinal diseases; it reduces gas, and improves digestion (because of the strong antiseptic action) eliminates the infection and inflammation of the mucous membranes.
Essential oil of oregano contains carvacrol and thymol, have potent antibacterial and antioxidant effect. On the basis of this oil have already been established drugs for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, but reliable clinical evidence of their effectiveness yet.
- Marjoram Origanum (oregano)
In the practice of herbal medicine used mainly marjoram essential oil: its easy rubbing into the skin eases headaches, muscle and rheumatic pains. As the external agent is also shown in catarrh lung, intestinal cramps, flatulence and menstrual pain.
Before using the preparations of these two herbs, consult your doctor. During pregnancy or breastfeeding should not use them in quantities exceeding culinary standards.
cookery
Oregano has a strong flavor and pungent odor than oregano. The hotter and drier climate in which this grass grows, the more its taste and flavor.
Of all the varieties of oregano in the kitchen most often used marjoram. Because of the heat it quickly loses its flavor, add it to the food at the end of cooking or just before serving dishes on the table. Oregano retains its flavor with longer heat-treated products.
Both herbs combine well with lemon, garlic, wine, meat, fish, salads, Greek and Italian dishes, beans, eggplant, pepper and tomato dishes and sauces. Both are often included in the ready-made dry mix herbs
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