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Oregano
Binomial Name: Origanum vulgare Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Origanum Common Species: Origanum vulgare, Origanum onites, Origanum majorana Top 5 Benefits Antimicrobial Properties Oregano’s antimicrobial properties are largely attributed to its active compounds, carvacrol and thymol, which disrupt bacterial membranes, causing cell lysis and death. These compounds have shown effectiveness against food-borne pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus.…