Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Marjoram

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Essential Oil of Marjoram (Origanum marjorana or Marjorana hortensis) Abbr: Mar    [to top of page]
A tender bushy perennial plant. It is cultivated as an annual in colder climates. It can grow up to 60 cms and has a hairy stem, dark green oval leaves and small grayish white flowers in clusters. The whole plant is strongly aromatic.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Marjoram: Warm, woody, spicy camphor like.
Colour of Essential Oil of Marjoram: Pale yellow or amber.
Source of Essential Oil of Marjoram: Dried flowering herb.
Method of Extraction of Marjoram: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Marjoram: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticoagulant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogic, Expectorant, Fungicide, Hypotensive, Nervine, Sedative, Sudorific, Vasodilator, Vulnerary.
Actions of Essential Oil of Marjoram: Calming, warming.
Circulatory: High blood pressure, lumbago, rheumatism.
Digestion: Colic, constipation, flatulence, indigestion, stomach cramps.
Genito-Urinary: Amenorrhea, leucorrhea, menstrual pain.
Immune: Colds, flu, herpes, infectious disease, viral infection.
Muscular: Abdominal pain, aches and pains, backache, cramps, muscle pain, muscle spasms, muscle stiffness, sprains, strains.
Nervous: Anxiety, epilepsy, insomnia, headache - migraine, hysteria, nervous insomnia.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, cough, snoring.
Skeletal: Arthritis, joint inflammations, joint pain, rheumatism.
Medical Terms: Amenorrhea, arthritis, bronchitis, genital erethism, high blood pressure, leucorrhea.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, calming, despair, grief, hysteria, insomnia, migraine, promotes sleep, tension, warming.
Contra-Indications for Marjoram: Pregnancy,(especially avoid during labour) May deaden emotions with extended use.
Comments on Marjoram: Marjoram is found ion sunny hillsides in Libya, Egypt, the Mediterranean and France.~Unlike Oregano, the wild variety of Marjoram (primarily produced in Spain) is considered of lesser quality.~Ancient Greeks used this herb for spasms, excess fluids, to antidote poisons and aid digestion.~When used in steam inhalation Marjoram may be one of the best oils for respiratory problems.~This oil stimulates the parasympathetic nervous function resulting in general vasodilation (making it good for migraine headaches); it's sedative properties must not be abused, it can dull senses and cause drowsiness.~In large doses marjoram can be stupefying.

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