Description
Marjoram Essential Oil
(Thymus masticina) Spain
warm spicy
Offering the finest quality therapeutic grade essential oils
Aromatherapy properties: calming, soothing, relieves muscle pain and tension
The Essential Oil of Marjoram is extracted by steam distillation of both fresh and dried leaves of the marjoram plant, also known as Knotted Marjoram.
Marjoram oil reduces the pain associated with colds, fevers, inflammation, over exertion of muscles, toothaches, headaches. It is very good for brain functioning as it keeps it healthy and active and does not let it get dull with advanced age, thereby assisting in relieving conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
It has a general warming effect on the body’s systems, and it improves circulation to increase blood flow, furthering warming the body cells. This property helps to alleviates coughs and excess phlegm, while simultaneously relieving the pain of arthritis and rheumatism.
Marjoram Oil promotes perspiration and aids in the removal of toxins, sodium salts and excess water from the body. This also helps bring down fevers and even helps in losing weight, since urine is composed of approximately 4% fat. It also promotes digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive juices like gastric juices, acids and bile in the stomach, while its aroma alone can stimulate the salivary glands and thus aid in the primary digestion of food in the mouth. This essential oil stimulates the peristaltic movement of the intestines and helps the ingested food to advance through digestive tract, thereby facilitating digestion and regular bowel movements. However please note that one should drink plenty of water especially if using marjoram oil, since frequent urination can lead to dehydration.
Irregular, obstructed or painful menstruation can benefit from the emenagogue property of marjoram oil. Not only does it help to clear menses and make them regular, it also provides relief from other symptoms associated with periods, such as headache, pain in the abdominal area, dizziness, and mood swings. Marjoram oil can also help prevent untimely or premature menopause from setting in.
It is reported to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and brain hemorrhaging. It helps to clear out the bowels by stimulating the large intestine and relaxing the excretory system as a whole.
Marjoram oil induces a calming, relaxing and sedative effect on both the mind and body while relieving nervous stress and anxiety.
Blending: Marjoram Oil blends well with lavender, cypress, cedarwood, chamomile, bergamot, eucalyptus and tea tree essential oils.
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