Dried Oregano Leaves 500g Bulk Pizza Herb for Western Culinary Seasoning

Dried Oregano, known in Chinese as Niuzhi (牛至) and sometimes called pizza herb or mushroom herb, from Origanum vulgare. These sun-dried leaves are a classic Western culinary herb, traditionally valued in herbal practice for their warm aromatic character. In TCM terms, oregano is considered pungent and slightly warm. A versatile pantry staple for everyday cooking and herbal tea blends.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried oregano leaves from Origanum vulgare, a classic Western culinary herb
• Known in Chinese as Niuzhi (牛至), also called pizza herb or mushroom herb
• Traditionally associated with warm aromatic character in herbal practice
• Bulk 500g bag suited to restaurants, home kitchens, and herbal blending
• Ideal for pizza, pasta, sauces, roasted meats, and Mediterranean-style dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to olive-green dried leaves with a crumbly, flaky texture. The aroma is characteristically warm, pungent, and slightly camphoraceous. When steeped or simmered, it typically releases a savory, slightly bitter herbal taste with a pleasant lingering warmth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sprinkle over pizza, pasta, and tomato-based sauces
• Season roasted meats, vegetables, and salad dressings
• Steep as a light herbal infusion or add to tea blends
• Blend into marinades, soups, and stews for savory depth

Traditional Uses

In Western folk herbalism, oregano has long been used in aromatic infusions and culinary preparations, and it is traditionally associated with supporting digestive comfort. In TCM practice, pungent warm herbs like Niuzhi are traditionally used to gently dispel dampness and cold. It pairs well with basil, thyme, and rosemary in Mediterranean-style cooking, and can be simmered in broths or steeped as a mild seasonal tea.

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