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Essential Oil of Marjoram, Sweet

Status: Organic
Latin: Origanum majorana
Family: Labiatae
Country: Egypt
Extraction: Steam distilled
Part distilled: Flowering tops
Odor: Fresh & herbaceous, sweet and slightly woody
Chemical Class: alcohol

Major Constituents:
monoterpenes: a-pinene, B-pinene,sabinene,myrcene, a-&y-terpinenes, paracymene, terpinolene, a&B- phellandrenes;
sesquiterpenes: B- caryophyllene, a-humulene
alcohols: linalool, terpinen-4-ol, terpinene-1-ol-3, a-terpineol, cis& trans thuyanol-4
esters: terpenyl acetate, linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate
Essential Oil of Marjoram, Sweet
Traditional Uses:
analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antiepileptic,cicatrizant, neurotonic-powerful PNS sedative, antispasmodic, anti-infectious, bactericide, antiviral, astringent, cephalic, cordial,emmenagogue, expectorant,laxative, fungicide

Skin: chillbains, ticks, aids in healing wounds, clears bruises

Respiratory: asthma,eases respiratory distress and infections, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, spasmodic and dry cough

Muscular/skeletal: arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, lumbago, sprains, strains, neuromuscular contractions

Digestive: mouth ulcers, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhea, digestive problems, acidic stomach, ulcers

Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: aids hypertension, increases vaso-dilation, lowers blood pressure, eases palpitations

Immune: colds, flu

Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: regulates menstrual cycle, relieves painful periods, aids nervous sspasms, anxiety, pains, curbs excessive sexuality, aids celibacy

Nervous Brain/ Mind: Autonomic NS problems: prevents blocks in SNS, stimulates PNS, aids neuralgia, eases headache, hyperactivity, hysteria, migraine, stress problems

Emotional/Energetic: Eliminates feelings of persecution, clarifies and aids manifestation of ideas, eases oppression, psychosis and insomnia, vertigo, irritability, deep trauma, aids heartache, warms the soul in times of grief, sorrow and loneliness

Blends well with: Chamomile, nutmeg, ylang ylang, lavender, cypress, cedarwood, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, rosemary

Satety Data: Avoid in pregnancy, non-toxic, non-irritating

SOURCES:
Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997

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