Marjoram Sweet

Botanical Name

Origanum majorana

Plant Family

Lamiaceae

Country of Origin

Native to the Mediterranean region, Egypt and North Africa. Oil producing countries are: France, Tunisia, Morroco, Egypt, Bulgaria, Hungary and Germany.

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Leaves and Flowers/Buds

Color

Clear with a Faint Yellow

Consistency

Thin

Perfumery Note

Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma

Medium

Aromatic Description

Marjoram Essential Oil has an herbaceous, sweet and woody aroma with an underlying delicate floral note.

Possible Substitute Oils

Anapaou, oregano, tea tree (melaleuca), thyme, basil, lavender

Blends Well With

Basil, bergamot, cajeput, camphor, chamomile (German & Roman), cypress, eucalyptus, fennel, ginger, juniper, lavender, tea tree (melaleuca), orange sweet. orange wild, oregano, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, rosemary, thyme

GRAS status

YES

Marjoram Essential Oil Uses

• Muscle Relaxant
• Muscular And Abdominal Pain
• Headaches
• Menstrual And Menopausal Symptoms
• Bruises
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Indigestion
• Spasms
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Diverticulosis
• Insomnia
• Stress
• Anxiety

Source: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 603.

Aching muscles, amenorrhea, bronchitis, chilblains, colic, coughing, excessive sex drive, flatulence, hypertension, muscle cramps, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains, strains, stress, ticks. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-65.]

Major Constituents of Marjoram Essential Oil

• Terpinen-4-ol
• (Z)-Sabinene Hydrate
• Linalyl Acetate
• Gamma-Terpinene
• a-Terpineol
• (E)-Sabinene Hydrate

See Essential Oil Safety for more complete list of typical constituents.

Source: B.M. Lawrence, Essential Oils 1981-1987 (Wheaton: Allured Publishing, 1989), 96-97. Source cited in Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 346.

Marjoram Essential Oil Safety Information

Tisserand and Young do not indicate any special precautions when using Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 346-347.]

Recommended Dilution Range

3%-20%; Neat for some conditions.

General Safety Information

Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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