Marjoram

Origanum majorana

Marjoram essential oil

Sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) essential oil is rich in oxygenated monoterpenes, principally terpinen-4-ol, sabinene hydrate, sabinene, gamma-terpinene, and linalool, which together account for its well-documented antimicrobial and biofilm-inhibitory properties.[1] In vitro studies on rat and rabbit smooth muscle confirm a direct myorelaxant (antispasmodic) effect, providing a mechanistic basis for its traditional use in relieving abdominal cramps and infantile colic.[2]

Also Known As
Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram
Family
Herbal
Perfumery Note
Middle
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Flowering tops
Origins
Egypt, France, Tunisia
Effect
Calming & Relaxing, Warming & Comforting
Aroma
Herbal, Warm, Woody
Applications
Aromatherapy, Massage, Medicinal, Culinary
Price
$$$$Not a true marjoram (closer to thyme/oregano); grows wild and yields oil easily
Blend

References

  1. [1]Origanum majorana Essential Oil — A Review of Its Chemical Profile and Pesticide Activity — Kakouri E et al. Life (Basel), 2022
  2. [2]Myorelaxant Activity of essential oil from Origanum majorana L. on rat and rabbit — Makrane H et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2019