Mexican Oregano

Also Known As : Redbrush Lippia, Desert Oregano

Technical Name : Lippia graveolens

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has pungent flavor, and it also has notes of citrus and mild licorice.

Usage Tips

Mexican oregano can be used both fresh and dry.
It can be added to traditional soups like berria and posole and other traditional sauces like moles and rojas.
Its leaves and flowers can also be dried to preserve and retain their flavor.
Fresh mexican oregano can be kept wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Mexican oregano pairs well with other herbs like basil, garlic, thyme, and parsley.

Description

Mexican Oregano is a flowering, leafy herb that grows like a shrub. The leaves are arrow-shaped and grow sparingly along thin, stiff stems. In the summer, white colored flowers bloom at the ends of the long stems. Its leaves and flowers are pungent, with the traditional scent and flavor of Mediterranean oregano. It is native to Mexico and can also be found growing in Central and South America. It is used widely in Mexican and Central American cuisine. It is available throughout the year.

Health benefits

Mexican oregano contains naringenin, a bioflavonoid which helps to prevent heart disease, cancer, and even Alzheimers.⁽¹⁾
It contains cirsimaritin that helps to prevent the storage of fat, hence aids in weight loss.⁽¹⁾
It also contain Quercetin that helps to fight virus and microbes in the body.⁽¹⁾
It contain catechin, that helps to prevent or treat hepatitis C.⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

Avoid the ones with signs of yellowing or dark spots. The color of the mexican oregano leaves should be green.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.mamatestataqueria.com/what-is-mexican-oregano/

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