Properties |
Marjoram essential oil has a warm, slightly spicy
smell and is colorless to pale yellow/amber in color. It has a
thin consistency. |
Origin |
It originated
from the Mediterranean region. |
Extraction |
Marjoram oil is extracted
from the fresh and dried leaves and flowering tops of the plant
by steam distillation. |
Chemical composition |
sabinene, a-terpinene, y-terpinene, p-cymene,
terpinolene, linalool, cis-sabinene hydrate, linalyl acetate,
terpinen-4-ol and y-terpineol.
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Therapeutic properties |
Analgesic, anti-spasmodic,
anaphrodisiac, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative,
cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue,
expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine,
sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and vulnerary. |
Uses |
- Marjoram oil has a warming action and calms emotions, relieves anxiety as well as stress and helps to
calms hyperactive people.
- It has good muscle relaxant properties and the pain killing
properties are useful for rheumatic
pains as well as sprains, strains and spasms, as well as swollen joints and painful muscles.
- It soothes the digestive system and helps with cramps,
indigestion, constipation and flatulence and has a beneficial
action on colds, sinusitis, bronchitis and asthma.
- As a general relaxant, marjoram
oil is used for headaches, migraines and insomnia and although
it can diminish sexual desire, it is great for treating
delayed, painful or scanty monthly periods as well as
menstrual cramps.
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Precautions |
- Marjoram oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing
but should not be used during pregnancy.
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Blends with |
Orange, Lavender, Rosewood, Frankincense, Tea
Tree, Eucalyptus, Clary Sage, Basil, Thyme, Cypress, Elemi,
Chamomile. |
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