You've likely encountered oregano—even just out of a tiny jar—while whipping up something in the kitchen. What you may not know, however, is that oregano is sold in other forms, specifically as an oil ...

Oregano is a fragrant culinary herb used in cuisines around the world, from pasta sauce to Greek vinaigrette to marinated meats and fish. But did you know that it has a long list of health benefits, ...

In the quest to stay healthy during this brutal cold and flu season, some people are turning to oregano oil as a natural remedy, with proponents citing a variety of health claims. But can it really do ...

A team comprising researchers from a UK university and members of local businesses and an NGO in India has discovered that the essential oil of Himalayan oregano has strong antibacterial properties ...

Oil of Oregano is derived from the wild oregano plant (Oreganum vulgare), a member of the mint family (Lamiacae or Labiatae). The name oregano originates from two Greek words: oros (mountain) and ...

Scientists have found that carvacrol -- the substance in oregano oil that gives the pizza herb its distinctive warm, aromatic smell and flavor -- is effective against norovirus, causing the breakdown ...

The next time you’re whipping up a quick pasta dish at home, you may want to consider adding an extra pinch of oregano—and not just because the aromatic herb is so tasty. The staple Mediterranean ...

Each year, norovirus infects 267 million people, and 21 million in the United States. Transmitted fecally, through person-to-person contact, and due to contact with contaminated foods and surfaces, ...