Oregano, (Oregano),pot 10,5

The common oregano е многогодишно тревисто растение от семейство. It grows in thickets and clearings, on stony places and in rare forests mainly in the foothills and mountains throughout the country 1600 m above sea level. Forms a tuft, in which they can be counted 80 – 100 stems, with new stems emerging annually. In height reaches up to 80 cm, with the tops of the plants branching and forming umbel-like inflorescences, in which a large number of small flowers with pale pink are collected, pink or off-white color with brown calyxes. The flowering of oregano lasts for a long time, usually from the beginning of June and lasts until the end of August. It is also grown as a cultivated plant for its aromatic oil, which is contained in the entire aerial part and especially in the flowers. The oil is widely used in perfumery. The dried stems are a good substitute for tea. They are used for cough, in the treatment of lung diseases, high blood pressure. This species is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, which blooms with rose-violet flowers. Dried preserves its taste.