Marjoram is a herbal plant with an intense spicy aroma that is very similar to marjoram.
The plant has elongated leaves with a green-gray color and purple – pink flowers. Marjoram Essential Oil is extracted from steam distillation of the leaves.
Where is it from?
Marjoram originally comes from the Mediterranean region, but is now also grown indoors and outdoors as a herb pot plant.
Fragrance description
Warm, sweet & spicy.
Benefits of Marjoram Essential Oil
Warming
Marjoram Essential Oil can have a vasodilatory effect. This ensures better blood circulation and helps keep the body warm.
Antispasmodic
Marjoram Essential Oil can promote menstruation and help with menstrual pain and cramps.
NB! Do not use during pregnancy due to uterine stimulating effect
Calming
The wonderful aroma of Marjolein gives your body and mind peace and tranquility and is often used in times of overstimulation, hypersensitivity and anxiety.
Illuminating
In addition to soothing properties, Marjoram Essential Oil also has soothing properties. Ideal for a sore throat and a cold and can also help to clear a persistent cough.
Antibacterial
Marjoram Essential Oil is useful for minor scrapes and cuts and can help inhibit inflammation on the skin.
How do you use Marjoram Essential Oil?
In Bath
Dissolve 8 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil and 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil in 1 tablespoon of dead sea salt. Then sprinkle the salt in a heated bath.
In a diffuser
Add 5 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil and 4 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil to the water reservoir of a diffuser.
As a skin oil
Mix 5 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil and 5 drops of Rosemary and add to 50 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil).
As a hand cream
Heat 50 grams of Shea Butter , 25 grams of Coconut Oil and 25 grams of Cocoa Butter in a bain marie. Allow to cool thoroughly and add 1 tablespoon of Argan Oil, 2 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil and 2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil. Mix with a hand blender until a soft, creamy cream has formed.
In a steam bath
Add 3 drops of Marjoram Essential Oil, 3 drops of Thyme Essential Oil and 3 drops of Spearmint Essential Oil to a basin of hot water. Use as a steam bath.
NB! Do not use in the sun. May cause phototoxicity and skin irritation.Maximum dosage for the skin: 0.60% on 100 ml carrier oil or cream.NB! Do not use during pregnancy due to uterine stimulating effect
