Marjoram Essential Oil Effects & Benefits

Marjoram Essential Oil

Many people know marjoram, but they don’t know much about marjoram essential oil.Today I will take you understand the marjoram essential oil from four aspects.

Introduction of Marjoram Essential Oil

Marjoram is a perennial herb originating from the Mediterranean region and a highly concentrated source of health-promoting bioactive compounds. In ancient Egypt, it was used medicinally for healing and disinfecting. It was also used for food preservation. Sweet marjoram was also a popular culinary herb in Europe during the Middle Ages when it was used in cakes, puddings and porridge. In Spain and Italy, its culinary use dates back to the 1300s. During the Renaissance (1300–1600), it was typically used to flavor eggs, rice, meat and fish. In the 16th century, it was commonly used fresh in salads. For centuries, both marjoram and oregano have been used to make teas. Oregano is a common marjoram substitute and vice versa because of their likeness, but marjoram has a finer texture and a milder flavor profile.

Marjoram Essential Oil Effects & Benefits

1. Digestive Aid

Including marjoram spice in you diet may help to improve your digestion. The scent of it alone can stimulate the salivary glands, which helps the primary digestion of food that takes place in your mouth. Its compounds have gastroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. If you suffer from digestive problems like nausea, flatulence, stomach cramps, diarrhea or constipation, a cup or two of marjoram tea can help alleviate your symptoms. You can also try adding the fresh or dried herb to your next meal for digestive comfort or use marjoram essential oil in a diffuser.

2. Women’s Issues/Hormonal Balance

Marjoram is known in traditional medicine for its ability to restore hormonal balance and regulate the menstrual cycle. For women dealing with hormone imbalance, this herb may finally help you maintain normal and healthy hormone levels. Whether you’re dealing with the unwanted monthly symptoms of PMS or menopause, this herb can provide relief for women of all ages.

3. Type 2 Diabetes Management

Marjoram is a plant that belongs in your anti-diabetes arsenal. Both fresh and dried marjoram can help improve the body’s ability to properly manage blood sugar.

4. Cardiovascular Health

Marjoram can be a helpful natural remedy for people at high risk or suffering from high blood pressure symptoms and heart problems. It’s naturally high in antioxidants, making it excellent for the cardiovascular system as well as the whole body. It’s also an effective vasodilator, which means that it can help widen and relax the blood vessels. This eases the flow of blood and reduces blood pressure.

5. Pain Relief

This herb can help reduce the pain that often comes with muscle tightness or muscle spasms, as well as tension headaches. Marjoram essential oil is very effective at relieving tension, and the anti-inflammatory and calming properties of it can be felt in both body and mind. For relaxation purposes, you can try diffusing it in your home and using it in your homemade massage oil or lotion recipe.

1. Gastric Ulcer Prevention

Marjoram not only prevented and treated ulcers, but it was also proved to have a large margin of safety. The aerial (above ground) parts of marjoram were also shown to contain volatile oils, flavonoids, tannins, sterols and/or triterpenes.

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Marjoram Essential Oil Uses

Marjoram essential oil is a valuable oil to have in your pantry as it can be used in the following ways:

l Calming oil: Diluted marjoram oil can be topically applied to relieve the tension from the neck.

l Diffuser for sound sleep: Use the oil in a diffuser to get a great night’s sleep.

l Relief from respiratory problems: Diffuse the oil to get relief from respiratory problems; it might have a soothing effect on the nervous system.

l Pain Reliever: A combination of peppermint, lavender, and marjoram oil can be topically applied to the sore joint for instant relief.

l Linen spray: Make your own linen spray to freshen your sheets by combining 1 cup of water, ½ tsp baking soda, and 7 drops each of marjoram oil and lavender essential oil.

l Soothing massage oil: Diluted marjoram oil can be applied to soothe sore muscles, especially after exercising.

l Cooking: Marjoram herb can be substituted with marjoram oil. 1 drop of oil is equivalent to 2tsp. dried herb.

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Commonly recognized for its ability to spice foods, Marjoram essential oil is a unique cooking additive with many additional internal and external benefits. The herbaceous flavoring of Marjoram oil can be used to spice up stews, dressings, soups, and meat dishes and can take the place of dried marjoram when cooking. Aside from its culinary benefits, Marjoram can be taken internally to help support a healthy cardiovascular and immune system.* Marjoram can also be used topically and aromatically for its calming properties. It also has a positive effect on the nervous system.* The aroma of Marjoram oil is warm, herbaceous, and woody and helps promote a calming atmosphere.

Precaution: There are no inherent health risks or side effects of using marjoram essential oil, but as with many alternative medicines and aromatherapy techniques, pregnant women and children should avoid it. Also avoid contact with sensitive areas like eyes, ears, nose, etc.