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Origanum vulgare - Origanum

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[[File:Origanum-vulgare.JPG|thumb|right|Origanum]]
'''Origanum ''' is a genus of herbaceous perennials and shrubs in the family Lamiaceae and it is native to Europe, North Africa, and much of temperate Asia, where they are found in open or mountainous habitates. A few species also naturalized in scattered locations in North America and other regions.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Woundsheadaches}}, {{Uses|Cutscatarrh}}, {{Uses|Snakebitescold}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disordersflu}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptionsnasal congestion}}, {{Uses|BlotchesBronchitis}}, {{Uses|Pimplesasthma}}, {{Uses|Diarrheacoughs}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Dried FolaigeLeaves}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Contains volatile oils(1) and origanol B (2) along with ursolic acid (3), flavonoidsoleanolic acid (4), apigeninβ-sitosterol (5), luteolinand triacontanol (6). Structures of the compound were established based on physical and spectral data (UV, quercetinIR, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid 1H and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, 13C NMR and 3%–21% tannins<ref mass). Origanol A (1) showed significant mushroom tyrosinase inhibition activityref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=maruga|ml=kattumaruva|sa=maruvaka|ta=|te=mridumaruvamu|hi=ban tulsi|en=AgrimonyOregano, wild marjoram}}
==Properties==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|lobed|The here are two leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in betweenper node along the stem}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|YellowBlue, purple, pink, red|5-20|Flowers Season there is June - Augustonly one way to evenly divide the flower}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|general|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crownthe fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe|With hooked hairs|many}}
===Other features===
==How to plant/cultivate==
Easily grown in most soilsLandscape Uses:Border, Container, Ground cover, Rock garden, preferring a calcareous soilSeashore. Thrives in Requires a rather dry lightly shaded position, though it prefers warm, well-drained soil in full sun.Plants usually self-sow quite freely when growing in a suitable position. The seeds are contained in burrs that can easily attach themselves , but is not fussy as to clothing or animal's fursoil type, thus transporting them to a new area where they can germinate and grow.The cultivar 'Sweet scented' is popular in France for making tea because the whole plant is sweet scented and the flowers have a spicy apricot-like fragrancethriving on chalk<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sciencedirectncbi.comnlm.nih.gov/sciencepmc/articlearticles/piiPMC3129025/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub "sciencedirectChemical constituents"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html "wayback machine"]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[httphttps://practicalplantswww.pfaf.org/wikiuser/Agrimonia_eupatoria plant.aspx?latinname=Origanum+vulgare "practical palntsCultivation details"]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Oregano.html Origanum vulgare on flowers of india]* ][http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281411&isprofile=0& Origanum vulgare on missouri botonical garden]* [http://doctorschar.com/oregano-origanum-vulgare/ Origanum vulgare on doctorschr.com]* [http://www.herbgarden.co.za/mountainherb/herbinfo.php?id=33 Origanum vulgare on herbgarden.net]
[[Category:Herbs]]

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