What is Marjoram Essential Oil?

Marjoram, also called Marjoram or Origanum Majorana, is a herbal plant native to the Mediterranean region. Marjoram grows as a bushy shrub in long, branching stems with gray-green bracts and small white or pale pink flowers. Marjoram Essential Oil is extracted through steam distillation of the flowering plant.

Where is it from?

Marjoram originally comes from countries around the Mediterranean, and especially from Turkey.

Fragrance description

Warm, soft, sweet & spicy.

Benefits of Marjoram Oil

Helps with tired muscles

Marjoram Essential Oil has an antispasmodic effect on both muscle pain and menstrual pain. In addition, it can also help with digestive complaints such as spastic bowel syndrome.

Helps with colds

Marjoram Essential oil is beneficial for colds. It widens the clogged airways and helps you breathe more freely. In addition, it has a soothing effect on throat and cough complaints.

Provides peace and tranquility

In Aromatherapy, Marjoram is often used for depression, mental exhaustion and bereavement. Marjoram Essential Oil can help provide peace, tranquility and acceptance for greater joy in life.

Cleanses impure skin

Marjoram Essential Oil is ideal for treating impure skin. It is a purifying and anti-inflammatory oil that cleanses and soothes acne skin.

How do you use Marjoram Oil?

In a diffuser

Add 5 to 10 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil to a diffuser for a relaxing and comforting feeling.

For steaming

Mix 5 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil with 3 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil and add this to a bowl of hot water. Inhale the steam that is released deeply while holding your head above the tub. Cover the head with a cloth to keep the steam from escaping.

As bath oil

Add 10 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil and 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to a dash of neutral bath oil. Then pour this into a warm bath to help relieve nervousness and PMS symptoms.

As a skin and massage oil

Add 8 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil and 4 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil to 50 ml of carrier oil (e.g. Argan oil). Apply this to the skin to promote blood circulation and accelerate the removal of waste products.

As a pillow spray

Mix 5 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil with 3 drops of Neroli Essential Oil and add to 50 ml of water. Pour this into a spray bottle and shake well before spraying your pillow for a good night’s sleep. NB! Do not use undiluted on the skin. Do not use in the sun. May cause phototoxicity and affect the skin. NB! The oil can have a numbing effect if used excessively Maximum dosage for the skin: 0.4% on 100 ml carrier oil or cream.