| Common name(s): |
wild marjoram, sweet marjoram, knotted marjoram, pot marjoram |
| Family: |
Lamiaceae |
| Origin: |
Mediterranean Europe, Middle East |
| Parts used: |
aerial |
| Constituents: |
volatile oil (carvacrol, thymol, bisabolene, caryophyllene, borneol, linalool), flavonoids, tannins, resin, sterols |
| Therapeutic actions: |
antiseptic, diaphoretic, expectorant, bitter, carminative, diuretic, antispasmodic |
| Organs or systems affected: |
heart, respiratory system, digestive system, central nervous system |
| Main medicinal uses: |
- reduces pain in headaches, muscles and joints
- facilitates digestion
- calms stress and anxiety
- promotes hormonal balance during menstruation
- supports heart health
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| Counterindications: |
Should not be consumed during pregnancy. The essential oil may irritate skin and mucuous membranes. |
