Dried oregano is the dried leaves of Origanum vulgare, a perennial herb in the mint family. The leaves are typically dried to preserve their strong, aromatic, and warm flavor with earthy, slightly peppery, and pungent notes. The color varies from pale greyish yellow-green to dark green. Dried oregano commonly contains volatile oils rich in carvacrol and thymol, which contribute to its characteristic aroma and culinary uses
