While the Coleus aromaticus is used in medicines, the Oregano is largely used today as a food-flavouring herb. Species of Lippia and Lantana (Verbenaceae) are also used as Oregano. Dried herbs are used to make flavouring.
Oregano in Myth

Origanum (Joy of the mountains) was a favourite of Goddess Aphrodite, but it was Goddess Venus who bestowed the plant its fragrance. In ancient Greece and Rome, the herb was used in rituals. Marjoram has been found in the Egyptian mummy garlands dating from the First Century A. D. Ancient Greeks and Romans crowned bridal couples with wreaths of marjoram to symbolize love, honour and happiness.
Oregano as medicine
Oregano can be called a miracle herb. It is gentle, safe, yet lab studies demonstrate that it can kill a wide variety of virus, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Use it internally and externally, for
specific problems or a general cleansing if microbes have taken up residence in your body. It is used to treat conditions such as indigestion, diarrhoea, nervous tension, insect bites, toothache, earache, rheumatism, whooping cough, and bronchitis. It is also known to be an effective first aid for bee stings and other venomous bites. Relief from symptoms of sore throat, diaper rash, intestinal gas, mild breathing difficulties, skin disorders, dandruff, allergies, hay fever and sinusitis are reported. It is also known to be a very powerful painkiller, stimulates flow of bile aiding digestion and reported to have anti-oxidant properties.
The miraculous properties of Oregano are possible due to the active phenolic compounds- carvacrol and thymol that have fungicidal properties. In addition, Oregano has calcium, zinc, iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, baron, manganese and vitamins A, C and Niacin. These combine to give it miraculous fungicidal and germicidal properties.
How to grow
Oregano is easy to propagate by divisions or cuttings. They require well-drained soil and full sun. Water logging leads to root rot. You can harvest the benefits of this plant if you eat a single leaf daily.