Marjoram - Expired Stock
10mlMarjoram - Expired Stock
100% Pure Origanum Marjorana
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| Botanical Name | Origanum Marjorana |
|---|---|
| Plant/Part | Flower heads and leaves |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Place of Origin | India |
| Colour | Clear |
| Aroma | Spicy, slightly woody and camphorous, warm, penetrating, herbaceous |
| Description | Cultivated frequently in gardens and used in cooking Sweet Marjoram is a bushy half-hardy perennial sub-shrub that is often grown as an annual. Approx. half a metre tall with descending, multi-branched stems that spill over to create a mound. Sweet marjoram's oval leaves are soft and fuzzy. The flowers are tiny white/pinkish. |
| History | Marjoram enjoys a long and favorable history. Both the ancient Greeks and Romans would crown bridal couples with wreaths of Marjoram to symbolize love, honor and happiness. Over the years, Marjoram has been used as a remedy to aid digestion. Marjoram continues to be used as a steam inhalant to clear the sinuses and relieve laryngitis. European singers have been known to preserve their voices with Marjoram tea sweetened with honey. |
| Properties/Actions | Analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antiseptic, cephalic, nervine, comforting, restorative, sedative, warming anti-bacterial, antibiotic, anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, disinfectant, expectorant, relaxing, soothing, penetrating and stimulant. |
| Common Uses |
Promotes relaxation for mind and body, especially for stiff and aching muscles following sports exercise. Its warming effect may be useful with rheumatic pain, swollen joints and stiffness. Helps maintain effective respiration alleviating congestion in chest infections, colds, sinusitis, bronchitis and asthma and is useful during the feminine cycle to regulate menstruation. Relieving anxiety, stress and deeper psychological traumas with its calming effect on the nervous system. Calms the hyperactive and helps with insomnia. Particularly useful for digestion and problems such as indigestion, stomach cramps, flatulence and constipation. Promotes flow of blood so useful in clearing bruises. |
| Blends well with | Bergamot, chamomile, cypress, lavender, rosemary, rosewood, ylang ylang, sweet orange, cedarwood, eucalyptus, tea tree |
| Caution | Prolonged use can cause drowsiness. Do not use during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dark place. For external use only. |
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