Even though humans have spread Origanum vulgare hirtum all over the world, it has its birthplace in the Mediterranean and Middle East. It is a must for the Mediterranean kitchen: if it’s not in the recipe, it is sprinkled on top on the plate!
In wintertime all parts of the plant above ground die and every spring
Origanum vulgare hirtum sprouts again from the root giving shoots with leaves and flowers that open in July. That’s when we pick and distill it, taking special care in its transportation since it is very prone to start decomposing even a couple of hours after cut.
Another one of our carvacrol antibiotics, it has a wider spectrum and is never missing from our pharmacy.
