# Oregano > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Origanum vulgare | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: purple<br>Leaves: Hairy, ovate | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Temperate to warm meadows, forests, and herb gardens | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Cook]], [[Herbalist]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 20-80 cm | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description A popular garden herb, prized for its culinary properties. Used extensively in love magic, it brings the lovers closer together, and strengthens relationships. --- ## Properties ### Magical Properties - Aids in communication with love deities - Bestows luck and mutual understanding - Bestows peaceful sleep and visions - Brings happiness - Protects from seasonal illnesses - Strengthens the bond in romantic relationships - Wards off evil spirits ### Medicinal Properties - Aids digestive and respiratory systems - Soothes the nerves - Treats colds, fevers, indigestion, and painful menstruation ### Culinary Properties - Leaves fresh or dried in salads or as seasoning