NOW&ampreg; Oregano Capsules are of the Origanum vulgare species commonly known as wild Oregano.&ampnbsp; Oregano is an ancient culinary herb whose name means &ampquot;joy-of-the-mountain&ampquot;.&ampnbsp; It was well known and used by herbalist/physicians in ancient Egypt.&ampnbsp; In Aristotle's day, Greek herbalists used oregano for medicinal use and as an antidote.&ampnbsp; Oregano has been widely used in Europe as a spice in food and treasured for its value as an herbal supplement.&ampnbsp; These capsules offer the quality and potency of pure Oregano in convenient capsule form.