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Mexican Oregano

Mexican oregano is an aromatic culinary herb from the verbena family, distinct from Mediterranean oregano, with a citrusy, slightly peppery flavor. It is used dried or fresh in Mexican and Latin American cooking.

Beneficial properties

rich in antioxidant compounds aromatic culinary herb contains essential oils low calorie seasoning

Nutritional highlights

Mexican oregano provides small amounts of vitamin K and antioxidant polyphenols and contains volatile oils such as thymol and carvacrol.

Caution. May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to plants in the verbena family; concentrated oregano preparations may interact with blood-thinning medicines.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
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Immune System (general)
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