MARJORAM SWEET ESSENTIAL OIL

Origanum majorana Grown in Egypt

Marjoram Sweet oil is warm, spicy slightly camphor's fresh aromatic vibe. has been said to be calming to the central nervous system. 

Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil

Plant Part: Leaves / Tops

Note: Middle to Top Note

Aroma Family: Herbal

Aroma: Fresh, mildly spicy-terpenic and slightly medicinal aroma with a warm, sweet, woody-herbaceous undertone.

Blends with:

Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalypts, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger,Jasmine, Lemon, Lavender, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine, Ravensara, Rosalina, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Sweet Orange, Thyme & Vetiver. 

Sweet Marjoram is used in perfumery “to introduce a fresh, slightly medicinal-aromatic, warm note in fougères, colognes, Oriental bases, etc.”*1

Benefits:

Relieves anxiety, improves circulation, eases cold & flu symptoms, analgesic for headaches, muscles & joints, supports women's health relieving PMS, menstrual cramping, lowers blood pressure,  & promote restful sleep.

Recommended use:

Popular uses include dilution into carrier for a menstrual cramp remedy; diffusion to reduce the pain of headaches; muscle pain relief massage; in sleep blends; in cold & flu blends; a sedative blend for the relief of anxiety, panic attacks & insomnia.

Care Instructions:

Do not ingest or apply neat to the skin. Non-toxic, non-irritant in dilution.

Information on the traditional uses and properties are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.

Easy Recipe

Joint Inflammation Massage Blend

Marjoram is such an important herb in many massage blends. you can add this blend to a salve for easy use. See How To Make a Salve Recipe here

Equipment:

50ml bottle with lid or dropper sterilised. Makes 30ml

Ingredients:

30ml Sweet Almond Oil

6 drops Marjoram Essential Oil

5 drops Black Pepper Essential Oil

4 drops Ginger Essential Oil

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl & blend. Transfer to bottle & seal with cap or dropper.

Use:

Massage into affected joints as often as required.

Store in dark, cool place for up to 3 months.

Reference:

1. Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 401.