Oregano and Marjoram are often mixed up and wild marjoram is often called oregano. The most common species come from the South Mediterranean-sweet marjoram and the hardy pot marjoram. Oregano is a tough plant that grows in southern Britain, northern and southern Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.. Its flavour can intensify according to climate. All Marjorams have a warming, strong aromatic oil and have been used since ancient times. In medicine it has been used to settle the stomach, soothe and calm nerves, macerate the leaves and use as a rub for rheumatism or headaches. The fresh leaves can ease toothache when chewed, and the oil from the leaves was used to polish timber furniture. Oregano comes from the Greek word 'Joy of the mountains'. Bridal couples were crowned with marjoram. It was also planted on graves to ensure a happy afterlife. Italians love marjoram-oregano in pasta, on pizzas and with many cheese and herb dishes. Mexicans love it in spicy soups and bean dishes, Australians have also a love of it and it is also used to flavour many of our dishes.