Calabrian dried wild oregano 60 Gr

Oregano is very common in the Mediterranean basin. It seems that there are more than 50 species, but the most sought after and used in the culinary field is wild oregano that grows spontaneously under the Calabrian sun. Oregano is widely used in typical Calabrian recipes and is a must as the Tropea onion on tomato salads which in summer are one of the most popular side dishes on Calabrian tables. In Calabria, the oregano harvest takes place mainly in June when the plant is in bloom. The typical Calabrian custom involves drying after harvesting: after having formed nice bunches, it should be dried upside down in a dry place away from the sun and stored in paper bags. Unlike all other aromatic plants, oregano is the only one to reach the maximum of its fragrance only after drying. Used extensively in aromatherapy, its infusions are an excellent remedy for coughs and digestive disorders.