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A culinary herb, used for the flavor of its leaves, which can be more flavorful when dried than fresh. It has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste, which varies in intensity. Factors as climate, season, and soil composition affect the intensity of the bitterness and warmth in the leaves. A culinary herb, used for the flavor of its leaves, which can be more flavorful when dried than fresh. Oregano's most prominent modern use is as the staple herb of Italian cuisine. The herb is widely used in Mediterranean cuisines. In Turkish cuisine, oregano is mostly used for flavoring meat. In barbecue and kebab dishes, it is usually found as a condiment, together with paprika, salt, and pepper.