Oregano Buds (Balls), Turkish

Oregano is a Mediterranean plant. The region of the Mediterranean between Portugal, Italy, Turkey, and Greece is the genetic center of oregano. Today, oregano is cultivated in central and Northern Europe and North America. Oregano, which is an indispensable seasoning for meat dishes, grows very easily. It grows in the form of a low shrub. It is an evergreen plant. Furthermore, it is grown in rock gardens or as a border plant for its decorative view. There are many domesticated and wild varieties. Ball oregano is obtained by collecting and drying the ball-shaped parts of the oregano plant, it has a more intense taste and odor compared to known oregano.

Oregano has been used as a medicine and spice plant since ancient times. Even today, it is used as an antiseptic, added to various syrups (cough, bronchitis, whooping cough), and as a medicine against stomach, abdominal, and headaches. It has antiseptic, soothing, carminative, expectorant, and cramp-relieving properties.

It can be used in meat dishes, soups, salad, sauces, sauces, vegetable dishes, some fish, stuffing mortars, and egg dishes, as well as drinking tea. It is also used to flavor olive oils. It is frequently used in meat dishes, red-colored sauces, chicken, and fish dishes. It is brewed in boiling water and drunk like tea. It is also used in many appetizers and salads, especially pate. It is very compatible with olive oil and olives.