Orégano Orejón, an emblematic plant of Caribbean medicine, is attracting the attention of researchers for its active compounds such as carvacrol and thymol. Used for generations to support kidney function and soothe respiratory disorders, this aromatic herb concentrates five documented therapeutic properties: diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and expectorant. But how can its potential for kidney, eye, and metabolic health be practically harnessed?

In traditional Caribbean pharmacopoeias, certain plants cross generations…


