Often mistaken for oregano, sweet marjoram is frequently called by various different names, including knotted marjoram, joy of the mountainsand wintersweet.
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
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 lavender.
- For gastrointestinal (digestive) spasms– dilute with some mandarin, sweet orange or peppermint in a fixed oil (carrier oil) and gently massage the lower abdomen.
