Labiatae

Oregano


Common name: Oregano

Scientific name: Origanum vulgare

Family: Labiatae

Peppermint


Common name: Peppermint

Scientific name: Mentha x piperita

Family: Labiatae

Uses: Aromatic, cosmetic, culinary, and medicinal.Fresh or dried leaves scent sachets and potpourris. They also are used in herbal water to refresh and cool skin, in facials to cleanse skin, and in lotions. Peppermint flavors candy, gum, teas, mint water, vinegars, jellies, and sauces. It is said to have some medicinal qualities.

Marjoram


Common name: Marjoram, sweet

Scientific name: Origanum marjorana

Family: Labiatae

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