Greek Sweet Marjoram Organic Essential Oil

If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Sweet Marjoram Organic Essential Oil Batch: E1001951 Download Datasheet E1001951 Download Datasheet E1001330 SWEET MARJORAM Common name: Sweet marjoram Other names: Often mistaken for oregano, sweet marjoram is frequently called by various different names, including knotted marjoram, joy of the mountainsand wintersweet. Latin name: Origanum marjorana (syn. Origanum hortensis) Botanical family: Lamiaceae / Labiate Method of extraction: distilled at our organically certified distillery Plant part used to extract the oil: dried leaves and flowering tops Cultivation method: organic farming Area of origin: Chalkidiki, Northern Greece Historical notes: It is said that Aphrodite(the Greek goddess of love) grew marjoram, and as a result, marjoram has beenused in “love potions.” The ancient Greeks and Romans also used sweet marjoramin various remedies for conditions such as swellings and convulsions and as a remedy for poisons. The Greeks also planted marjoram on the graves to bring spiritual peace to the dead. Biochemical group : monoterpenes / monoterpenols Main chemical constituents : terpinen-4-ol, sabinene hydrate, linalyl acetate, gamma-terpinene, alpha-terpineol, alpha-terpinene, others Colour: pale yellow Consistency : thin Aroma strength : medium Perfumery note: middle Aroma : rich, warm, herbaceous, camphoraceous and woodsy with a hint of spice, slightly sweet Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments sweet marjoram is associated with the following therapeutic properties: analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiviral, calming, carminative, CNS depressant, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator Qualified aromatherapists may use sweet marjoram essential oil for common complaints such as: nervous tension and stress related conditions like insomnia, anxiety, headaches and migraines, agitated depression, neurasthenia, mental and emotional burnout and nervous cough respiratory issues - colds, flu, asthma and whooping cough circulatory problems - high blood pressure and dispersing bruises digestive system – constipation, flatulence, spasmodic indigestion, general support various types of aches and pains , from headaches to rheumatic, muscular spasms, sprains and strains and menstrual cramps anaphrodisiac others How we use it: Inhalation / Vaporisation: - Vaporise a couple of drops or use in an aroma inhaler for stress and stress-related issues such as anxiety or insomnia. Try blended with lavender, geranium or bergamot. - Vaporising a couple of drops of sweet marjoram might also help to temporarily ease hypertension. Try in combination with a drop of lavender or melissa. Skin applications: - For menstrual pain and crumps and acute PMSTry with geranium or