Marjoram (Sweet) - Origanum marjorana

Marjoram offers tonifying, sedative, antiseptic, and antispasmodic healing properties.  Try adding Sweet Marjoram to massage blends or to a bath at night. It is soothing and great for muscle relaxation after a tension-filled day. Great for restless legs. It has a woodsy, herbaceous aroma.

The oil provides immune support and emotional balance. Marjoram is used in insomnia blends as the oil is calming and sedative. Marjoram is very warming and soothing for colds and the flu.

  • Batch: SWM-104
  • Distillation Date: Spring 2010
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 3-4 Years

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Specifics
Country of Orgin: Egypt Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols Plant Parts: Flowers, Leaves
Cultivations: Distiller is Certified Organic Botanical Families: Lamiaceae
Aromas: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Herbaceous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant, Woody Notes: Middle

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

The African distiller of this essential oil has been in business since 1983 working with rural communities and emerging farmers to establish crops specifically for essential oils. He concentrates primarily on organic essential oils. His company works directly with farmers supplying the distillation units. He is also involved with farmers and distillers in Madagascar, Rwanda, Zambia and other African countries.

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Therapeutic Properties

  • Analgesic - numbs pain
  • Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infection (pulmonary)
  • Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
  • Antiviral
  • Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
  • Cephalic - stimulates and clears the mind
  • Nervous system sedative
  • Stomachic - stimulates the stomach
  • Vasodilator - dilates blood vessels
  • Warming

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Calms obsessive thinking
Supports self care
Comforts and warms
Calms the heart

Recipe

For Constipation With Tightness/Cramping
7 drops Sweet Marjoram
3 drops Bergamot
3 drops Orange
2 drops Neroli
1 drop R. Chamomile
5 drops Spikenard

Blend into 1 oz. cream. Massage into the abdomen several times daily.

References:

1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
3. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
4. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
5. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
6. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977

Safety

No safety issues specific to this oil.

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Origanum marjorana

Marjoram (Sweet)

Country of Origin: Egypt

Stock # SWM-104
Date: Spring 2010
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-phellandrene0.29
α-pinene0.78
α-terpinene7.99
α-thuyene0.64
β-myrcene2.12
β-phellandrene1.72
β-pinene0.45
γ-terpinene12.97
d-limonene2.21
para-cymene1.21
sabinene7.86

Monoterpenes (continued)

terpinolene2.92

Sesquiterpenes

β-caryophyllene1.81
bicyclogermacrene0.77

Monoterpenols

α-terpineol3.09
cis-thuyanol19.09
linalol0.93
menthol1.38
piperitol0.31
terpinen-4-ol21.13
thuyan-4-ol4.95

Esters

linalyl acetate2.28

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Origanum marjorana

Marjoram (Sweet)

Country of Origin: Egypt

Stock # SWM-103
Date: Summer 2008
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-terpinolene3.36
β-myrcene1.54
γ-terpinene9.57
cis-ocimene1.86
d-limonene5.14
sabinene6.36
trans-β-ocimene1.48
trans-sabinene hydrate7.13

Sesquiterpenes

β-caryophyllene2.26

Monoterpenols

linalol21.04
terpinen-4-ol28.16

Esters

linalyl acetate2.70

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Origanum marjorana

Marjoram (Sweet)

Country of Origin: South Africa

Stock # SWM-102
Date: Summer 2006
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-phellandrene6.20
α-pinene0.60
α-terpinolene5.10
β-myrcene1.71
d-limonene1.50
para-cymene1.77
sabinene6.80
trans-sabinene hydrate22.83

Sesquiterpenes

β-caryophyllene2.90

Monoterpenols

α-terpineol3.24
terpinen-4-ol22.84

Esters

linalyl acetate2.86

Aromatics International
www.aromaticsinternational.com

Origanum marjorana

Marjoram (Sweet)

Country of Origin: South Africa

Stock # SWM-101
Date: Summer 2006
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-phellandrene6.20
α-pinene0.60
α-terpinolene5.10
β-myrcene1.71
d-limonene1.50
para-cymene1.77
sabinene6.80
trans-sabinene hydrate22.83

Sesquiterpenes

β-caryophyllene2.90

Monoterpenols

α-terpineol3.24
linalol10.15
terpinen-4-ol22.84

Esters

linalyl acetate2.86

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Marjoram (Sweet) - <em>Origanum marjorana</em>

Marjoram (Sweet) - Origanum marjorana

Marjoram offers tonifying, sedative, antiseptic, and antispasmodic healing properties.  Try adding Sweet Marjoram to massage blends or to a bath at night. It is soothing and great for muscle relaxation after a tension-filled day. Great for restless legs. It has a woodsy, herbaceous aroma.

The oil provides immune support and emotional balance. Marjoram is used in insomnia blends as the oil is calming and sedative. Marjoram is very warming and soothing for colds and the flu.

  • Batch: SWM-104
  • Distillation Date: Spring 2010
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 3-4 Years
Sizes / Prices
  • 1 Dram - $6.80
  • 1/2 oz. - $16.00
  • 1 oz. - $28.80
  • 2 oz. - $51.20
  • 8 oz. - $153.60
  • 16 oz. - $256.00

Specifics

Country of Orgin: Egypt Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols Plant Parts: Flowers, Leaves
Cultivations: Distiller is Certified Organic Botanical Families: Lamiaceae
Aromas: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Herbaceous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant, Woody
Note: Middle

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

The African distiller of this essential oil has been in business since 1983 working with rural communities and emerging farmers to establish crops specifically for essential oils. He concentrates primarily on organic essential oils. His company works directly with farmers supplying the distillation units. He is also involved with farmers and distillers in Madagascar, Rwanda, Zambia and other African countries.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

  • Analgesic - numbs pain
  • Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infection (pulmonary)
  • Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
  • Antiviral
  • Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
  • Cephalic - stimulates and clears the mind
  • Nervous system sedative
  • Stomachic - stimulates the stomach
  • Vasodilator - dilates blood vessels
  • Warming

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Calms obsessive thinking
Supports self care
Comforts and warms
Calms the heart

Recipe

For Constipation With Tightness/Cramping
7 drops Sweet Marjoram
3 drops Bergamot
3 drops Orange
2 drops Neroli
1 drop R. Chamomile
5 drops Spikenard

Blend into 1 oz. cream. Massage into the abdomen several times daily.

References:

1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
3. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
4. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
5. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
6. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977

Safety

No safety issues specific to this oil.