Cuban Oregano vs Thyme-leaved Savory

Succulent aromatic perennial of African origin; widely cultivated throughout tropics as flavoring herb and traditional medicine plant.

Mediterranean perennial used in za'atar spice blends of Middle Eastern cuisine; used in traditional Turkish and Greek medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

carvacrol, thymol, beta-caryophyllene, eugenol, flavonoids

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Respiratory conditions across tropical Asia and Africa, Coughs and bronchitis, Digestive complaints, Used in Ayurveda, African and Caribbean folk medicine

Respiratory infections in Mediterranean folk medicine, Digestive complaints, Za'atar component in Middle Eastern food medicine, Used in Turkish traditional medicine for coughs

Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Antimicrobial via high carvacrol, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

2–4 g fresh leaves as tea; fresh leaf juice for coughs

2–3 g dried herb as tea; diluted essential oil; 1–2 mL tincture

Pregnancy in large doses, Allergy to Lamiaceae

Pregnancy in large medicinal doses, Thyroid conditions, Allergy to Lamiaceae

GI irritation in excess

GI irritation in excess, Thyroid interference possible