Marjoram organic
Also known as
Origanum majorana, garden marjoram, knotted marjoram, majoran, majorana, majorana herb, majorana hortensis, marjolaine, Mejorana, and sweet marjoram.
Introduction
Marjoram is a culinary and medicinal herb in the mint family. It needs a hot climate to develop its full aroma, but it loses some of its flavor when it is dried. Marjoram goes well with thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, and juniper berries.
Constituents
Essential oil with alpha-pinene, alpha-terpinene, beta-sitosterol, cavracol, caryophyllene, citral, estragole, eugenol, geraniol, limonene, niacin, oleic acids, rosmarinic acid, tannins, ursolic acid, vitamin C, and zinc.
Parts Used
Leaves.
Typical Preparations
Essential oil, infusions, teas, poultices.
Summary
According to a review in the journal Evidence-Based Alternative and Complementary Medicine published in June 2005, the essential oil of marjoram is known to reduce anxiety and fatigue (as documented in studies published in Japanese). The British Journal of Nutrition reported in March 2005 that consuming a salad served with an oil and vinegar dressing flavored with marjoram offers the equivalent antioxidant power of 200 milligrams of vitamin C. Contemporary scientific research, however, has not examined the traditional uses of marjoram in herbal healing. The traditional uses of marjoram include preventing spasms in the digestive tract, relieving dry cough, relieving pain on bruises, lumbago, and sprains, breaking up congestion caused by coughs and colds, and encouraging lactation in nursing mothers.
Precautions
Women who experience heavy menstruation should avoid marjoram. The herb is not recommended for infants and small children.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
