Tag: marjoram

Essential Oils

Marjoram oil (Origanum majorana; Origanum hortensis)

Sources: Hungary, Spain, Egypt Extraction: Steam distilled Note: Middle Scent: Warm, sweet, woody, camphor Key points: Warming Useful for colds and respiratory diseases May substitute for tea tree oil (Schnaubelt) Properties: analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-viral, expectorant, sedative, anaphrodisiac Uses: colds, coughs, bronchitis, influenza, headaches, tension, anxiety, asthma, menstrual issues, insomnia, …