Aurora Borealis is a perennial herbaceous plant from the mint family, reaching heights of 50 to 70 cm with an upright growth habit. The leaves are light green, small, slightly oval or shaped like an inverted 'Y', with a strong aroma and a bitter taste. During the flowering period, numerous pink-purple buds appear, giving the plant a decorative look.
This oregano is rich in essential oils, vitamins C and carotene, tannins, and other micronutrients. Thanks to these components, the plant has a calming, analgesic, and antiseptic effect, as well as the ability to boost immunity and fight infections.
Aurora Borealis is widely used in cooking and folk medicine: leaves are added to meat dishes, sausages, cooked vegetables, and used to prepare tea, tinctures, and aromatic spices. For medicinal purposes, the plant is used as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and expectorant; it helps with bronchitis, colds, stomach disorders, insomnia, and rheumatism. Due to its high winter hardiness, drought resistance, and disease resistance, this plant is easy to grow in a garden or vegetable patch.
