Oregano

Native to the Mediterranean region, Oregano is a flavourful herb that is used both in culinary and for medicinal purposes. In India it is found in the Himalayan regions Kashmir to Sikkim. Its leaf and flowering top is used for commercial purpose. It is a most common spice used for Pizzas and Pizzas are in huge demand all over the world and thus in rise in the demand for oregano too. Oregano is also used in salads, soups etc. In food industry, oregano oil and oleoresin is used in food and beverages. It is used in whooping cough and bronchitis. It is also used as an external application for healing wounds. It has antioxidant and anti-microbial properties.