Marjoram Essential Oil

This Marjoram Essential Oil is steam distilled from the Thymus mastichina plant, which has a hairy stem, oval leaves and little whitish flowers in clusters. The entire plant exudes a strong aroma. This plant is a wild growing thyme but is known as Spanish Wild Marjoram. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family of Spain and is not the same as sweet or French Marjoram; neither is it oregano, which is also called wild marjoram.

This Marjoram Essential Oil is said to be more effective than that of sweet marjoram when used as an expectorant for respiratory tract infections and spasms, as it has antiseptic properties for the upper respiratory tract, but is not a muscle relaxant or a sedative, as sweet marjoram is. Spanish marjoram oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and blends well with lavender and bergamot oils for creating a relaxing environment. When used in an oil burner or massage oil, this herb is said to calm the nerves, and fight loneliness and rejection. It also aids digestion.

You can use essential oils either by running the oil on your arms or legs or by inhaling the fumes that are produced after you burn the oils in a burner.

If you want to use Essential Oils on your skin. The pure essential oil needs to be diluted with a carrier oil. It is recommended to aim for a dilution of around 2%, which is about 12 drops added into 30 ml of base oil.

Essential oils are a natural alternative therapy that have a large number of benefits when using. These include helping to reduce stress, anxiety, headaches and help with your sleep.

Latin Name: Thymus Mastichina.

Part of Plant Used: Leaves & Flowering Tops.

Source: Spain.

This extraction method is Steam Extraction which obtains the essential oils passes water through the plants.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Essential Oils are flammable so take care with this product and do not swallow essential oils.