Marjoram Essential Oil (Origanum marjorana) 10ml

Our Marjoram Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the cleaned leaves of the herb. Marjoram is a perennial plant that is best suited to warmer environments which is why it often grown in countries such as Egypt, France, Morocco and Spain. A plant may be harvested 2-3 time per year for its oil. Before the oil is produced, the leaves are cleaned and then left to dry in bespoke drying sheds or just in the sunlight.

Colour: Colourless to Light Yellow
Country of Origin: Egypt
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Fragrance Note: Middle
Plant Part: Leaves and Flowers
Scent: Warm, Woody, Herbal

5 Key Benefits & Uses of Marjoram Essential Oil

1. Marjoram essential oil is good for muscular pain. It is a warming essential oil. In aromatherapy it is often used in massage blends to help loosen tight and painful muscles.

2. Marjoram can help clear a congested chest and is good at helping to relive asthma, bronchitis and colds. It can help eases a tickly cough or sore throat. The oil can be burned, vaporised or used in a steam inhalation.

3. This oil is a great sedative and can help with sleep, both falling asleep and staying asleep!

4. It is is great for anxiety of any kind, especially grief.

5. Marjoram can help eases headaches and migraines caused by tension and stress.

Blends well with:

We have found that Marjoram blends particularly well with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Tea Tree.

Usage:

• Baths: 4-8 drops of oil should be blended in a teaspoon of carrier oil and added to the bath
• Massages: 2-4 drops of essential oils should be added to to 1 tablespoonful of carrier oil
• Vaporisation: 3-5 drops of essential oil should be added to a burner, aroma stone or aroma stream