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oregano

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PHYTO- NUTRIENTS
  • Thymol and Carvacol – antimicrobal agents (inhibiting infectious bacteria growth such as Giardia)
  • Rosemaranic acid – anti-oxidant activity
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS Anti-oxidant superhero – highest in anti-oxidant activity of any food or herb tested
PLANT FAMILY Mint. Related to: Basil, Mint, Rosemary, Marjoram, Sage, Thyme

Adapted from:

Murray, M. (2005). Encyclopedia of Healing Food. New York, N.Y.: Atria Books

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