Marjoram (Sweet) Origanum marjorana
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: South Africa | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols | Plant Part: Flowers, Leaves |
| Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic | Botanical Families: Lamiaceae |
| Aromas: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Herbaceous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant, Woody | |
| Note: Middle |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
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.
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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Traditional Knowledge
- 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 Issues
No safety issues specific to this oil.
