Antioxidant Protection Origanum vulgare Supports Respiratory & Digestive Health* NOW Oregano Capsules are of the Origanum vulgare species commonly known as wild Oregano.  Oregano is an ancient culinary herb whose name means "joy-of-the-mountain".  It was well known and used by herbalist/physicians in ancient Egypt.  In Aristotle's day, Greek herbalists used oregano for medicinal use and as an antidote.  Oregano has been widely used in Europe as a spice in food and treasured for its value as an herbal supplement.  These capsules offer the quality and potency of pure Oregano in convenient capsule form.  Read FAQ's