THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

• Analgesic: 

  Antihistaminic 

  Anti-inflammatory: 

  Antibacterial: 

  Antifungal: 

  Antispasmodic: 

  CNS sedative: Sweet Marjoram has comforting, anxiety-relieving, and sedating actions

• Digestive aid: Sweet Marjoram is a well-known culinary herb that not only stimulates appetite but also aids digestion. This is likely due in part to its antispasmodic action.

  Immune support: Terpinen-4-ol, a notable component of Sweet Marjoram essential oil, is known to activate white blood cells, having an Immunostimulant action. (Budhiraja et al. 1999) 

  Vasodilator: Terpinen-4-ol, a notable component of Sweet Marjoram essential oil, relaxes smooth muscle. It is a vasodilator, which can result in hypotensive effects (Lahlou et al. 2003). 

  Warming: The nature of Sweet Marjoram oil is warming, both for the senses and on the physical level.

BOTANICAL NAME:  Origanum marjorana

PLANT FAMILY:  Lamiaceae

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Egypt

METHOD OF EXTRACTION:  Steam distilled 

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS: warming, nutty, spicy and herbal

ODOUR INTENSITY: Medium

NOTE: Middle

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS:  Terpinene, P-mentha -1, Alpha Terpinene, Sabinene, Alpha Terpineol, A Terpinolene. 

BLENDS WELL WITH: Peppermint as well as other herb based oils. Plus its great with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Mandarin, Orange, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang Ylang

SAFETY INFORMATION:  Avoid use during pregnancy