Though typically used in small amounts, oregano packs in some important nutrients. Just one teaspoon of dried oregano can full fill about 8% of your daily vitamin K needs

From helping fight bacteria to reducing inflammation, studies have unearthed some of its impressive potential benefits.

In addition to fighting off bacteria, test-tube studies have found that oregano and its components may also protect against some viruses.

In particular, carvacrol and thymol are two compounds in oregano that have been associated with antiviral properties.

A test-tube study revealed, carvacrol inactivated norovirus, a viral infection that causes diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain, within one hour of treatment

Another test-tube study found that thymol and carvacrol inactivated 90% of the herpes simplex virus within just one hour

Though you may think of oregano as a topping reserved solely for pizzas and pasta dishes, this versatile herb can be used in many ways.

Try mixing whole oregano leaves into other greens for a nutrient-packed salad or sprinkling the leaves into chili, soups or stews.

You can also use it to make fresh pesto or salad dressing, season meat dishes or kick up the flavour of homemade sauces.

Oregano is available fresh, dried or as an oil, making it super easy to add to your diet.

Also remember Oregano is high in Vitamin K so for those who are on blood thinning drugs like Warfarin so don’t over do it