- Other Names
- Origanum majorana and Knotted Marjoram
- Farming Method
- Conventionally Farmed
- Plant Part
- Blossom and Plant
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Application Method
- Bath, Diffusion, Inhalation, Massage, and Topical
- Scientific Name
- Marjorana hortensis
- Extraction Method
- Steam Distilled
About the Plant:
Sweet Marjoram is a beautiful, lush, and green plant that can be found in home gardens all over the world. Aromatic and sweet, the Sweet Marjoram plant has dark green, furry, and tender leaves with clusters of small little white or pink flowers.
It is important to note that Sweet Marjoram is not similar to Spanish Marjoram (thymus mastichina which comes from the thyme family). Plants in the botanical family Labiatae– including Marjoram, Oregano, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme – have a special fondness for dry rocky slopes, open spaces, and sunny mountains, preferring the median climatic regions around the Mediterranean Sea. The peaceful and comforting aroma is certainly a joy to use as it brings freshness and warmth to topical and perfumery creations.* It has a milder flavor than oregano and is frequently used to garnish salads, soups, and meat dishes.
Where It Grows:
Sweet Marjoram is a perennial herb of the Labiatae family that has been grown for generations across the Mediterranean and Western Asia. Marjoram loves growing in areas receiving full sun with light, well-drained soil. Today, it is cultivated in France, Tunisia, Morocco, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, Germany, and Turkey.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
The Greeks referred to this plant as the “joy of the mountains” and considered it a symbol of happiness. They enjoyed Sweet Marjoram for many purposes such as: in their cooking, on gravesites to bring the deceased peace, and for ailments of the chest, liver, and spleen.*
An interesting fact is Sweet Marjoram has a unique ability to diminish libido which is why priests and those of monastic order have used it for centuries to help support their vows of lifelong celibacy.* The warming effects of Sweet Marjoram Essential oil help promote blood flow, making this essential oil a useful addition to muscle salves, chest rub balms, and hot compresses for aches and pains.*
Other Facts:
- Scent: Woody, Spicy, and Warm
- Fragrance Note: Middle Note
- Composition: Terpinene-4-ol, Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Linalool, and Linalyl Acetate
- Family: Labiatae or Lamiaceae Family
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- USDA Certified Organic
- Relaxes Body and Mind
- Soothes Aching Muscles
- Lessens Colds and Coughs
Marjoram Sweet Organic Essential Oil is a comforting and warm essential oil known for melting stress, worries, or insomnia away.* It has supportive properties that can soothe muscle pain and alleviate high blood pressure!* Try using Sweet Marjoram in blends to massage onto your legs before bedtime as it helps reduce inflammation from working out during the day while also easing headaches caused by excess tension.*
Life can be disruptive and baffling at times but we hope you make space in your everyday to experience joy. With an herbaceous-green and dry aroma, Sweet Marjoram’s name means “joy of the mountains” because of the color and aroma of the flowers and leaves.
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
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Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):
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Safety Precautions:
- Certified Organic Sweet Marjoram is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.*
- It should not be used during pregnancy.*
- Avoid if history of very low blood pressure.*
- Excessive use of Sweet Marjoram can lower sexual response, make you feel drowsy, and dull the senses.*
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Also, use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Do you know that a whiff of Sweet Marjoram can help relax your body while allowing your worries and anxiety to just melt away?* The spicy and warm aroma can be a total body relaxant.* Sweet Marjoram calms your body, bringing you closer to nature and peace.* It can also induce loving emotions as it relaxes the mind.
Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil is known to help clear out congestion in the sinuses and the lungs.* When you add this essential oil as an ingredient in a chest rub, it helps alleviate coughing and discomfort from cold and flu symptoms, while the warming effect of this oil helps the body sweat out toxins.*
Sweet Marjoram increases the secretion of digestive juices, as well as increasing intestinal movement to help relieve flatulence (gas) and promote better bowel health.* It can also be useful for muscular spasms, sprains, and strains because of its warming properties.*
The following is a list of conditions which Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil addresses by category:
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.
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