Moroccan oregano (Origanum compactum), like other oregano species, has a long history of use in traditional medicine within Morocco and other Mediterranean cultures. It has been valued primarily for its antimicrobial, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties. Regarding insomnia, its use is primarily rooted in traditional herbal practice. Folk remedies have sometimes employed oregano as a mild calming or sedative agent, often in the form of herbal infusions or teas, purportedly to help with relaxation and sleep. However, these traditional uses are not specific to Moroccan oregano but are more broadly associated with various oregano species.

Scientific validation for the use of Moroccan oregano in treating or supporting insomnia is lacking. There are no clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies demonstrating efficacy for this indication. Most research on oregano focuses on its essential oil components (such as carvacrol and thymol) and their antimicrobial or antioxidant properties, not on sleep or anxiolytic effects. While some aromatic herbs have mild sedative actions, current evidence does not specifically support Moroccan oregano for insomnia beyond anecdotal or traditional reports.

In summary, the use of Moroccan oregano for insomnia is supported primarily by traditional practices rather than scientific evidence, and the overall strength of evidence is low.