Parts Used
Flowering plant
Botanical Name
majorana hortensis
Extraction Method
Steam distilled
Note Classification
Middle
Aroma
Bright, sweet, balsamic
Properties
Analgesic, antispasmodic, anaphrodisiac, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and vulnerary substance.
Overview
Utilized both as a culinary and medicinal herb. It is considered a comforting herb.
Blends Well With
Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus, eucalyptus lemon, fennel, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, peppermint, pine, rosemary, tea tree, thyme
Herbal Miscellany
The Greeks referred to this plant as the joy of the mountains and considered it a symbol of happiness.
Precautions
Oil Specific: Avoid while pregnant.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
