Plant Information

Common Name: ORIGANUM - OREGANO 'HOT n SPICY'
Scientific Name: Origanum vulgare 'Hot n Spicy'

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Description

• Perennial
• `Hot and Spicy’ Oregano is native to the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
• It is a hardy evergreen, low-growing bushy plant with green foliage and white flowers.
• The plant grows up to 30cm high and spreads to 60cm wide and will also performs well in pots.
• 'Hot n Spicy' Oregano combines the Greek Oregano flavour with a jalapeño-like kick - especially as the leaves grow older and the flavour intensifies.
• It is frost hardy and can be planted as a companion with broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, and peppers.
• The aromatic leaves act as a pest repellent.

Culinary Uses

• 'Hot n Spicy' Oregano has a strong chilli flavour that adds a fiery edge to a dish.
• It is perfect for adding to pasta, salsa and chili dishes, pizzas, Mexican dishes and/or used to flavour meats and vegetables.
• To make the most of the aromatic leaves it can be used to flavour oil or vinegar - for splashing onto salads or into stir-fries.
• Wash and dry a cup of lightly bruised leaves and put them in a glass bottle with a wide mouth.
• Add a cup of canola oil or apple-cider or wine vinegar.
• Close the bottle and store it in a cool, dark place for two weeks, but don’t forget to swirl the contents every day to keep the leaves moist.
• Decant the oil or vinegar into a sealable bottle, straining it through several layers of cheesecloth or a coffee filter to catch the leaves.
• Press the leaves to extract all the oil or vinegar.
• Seal the bottle and store the oil in the refrigerator, and the vinegar in a dark cupboard.

Parts Used

• The leaves.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Pungently aromatic, antiseptic and warming herb.
• Benefits digestion - flatulence, stomach upsets, relaxes spasms.
• Increases perspiration - minor feverish illnesses.
• Mild expectorant - colds and influenza.

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