origanum
species
PLANET: Mercury
ELEMENT: Air
Magickal
Joy
purifying
vitality
Oregano gets it's name from the Greek term
oros ganos
meaning
"joy of the mountain."
Oregano grows wild in Greece
where it is known as
"wild
marjoram".
Ancient Egyptians used oregano
to disinfect, preserve, and heal.
In Europe this herb was added
to nosegays and washing water.
Marjoram
origanum marjorana
Source(s)
Magickal Aromatherapy
by Scott Cunningham
The Complete Book Of Herbs
by Lesley Bremness
An Illustrated Herbal
Crystal Coven
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Wild Oregano
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