Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

Sweet marjoram oil is a clear, pale yellow liquid with a warm, herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous odour.

BOTANICAL NAME: Majorana hortensisor Marjoram Origanum

PLANT FAMILY: Labiatae or Lamiaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the leaves

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• Traditional Uses:

  - used as a flavouring ingredent in many food products

  - used in European herbal medicine for the treatment of respiratory ailments, bronchitis, antispasmodic and an expectorant

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Anaphrodisiac - reputed to diminish the desire for sexual contact

  Circulatory - useful for treating chilblains and it helps disperse bruises. It is also recommended for alleviating high blood pressure.

  Digestive - relieves constipation, colic, flatulence and spasmodic indigestion

  Musculoskeletal - useful for muscle spasm, rheumatic pains, sprains and strains

  Nervous - recommended for conditions in which tiredness alternates with nervous tension, stress-related conditions or characterized by anxiety or insomnia

  Respiratory - used as an inhalation or a chest rub for the treatment of colds and flus and is effective for the treatment of whooping cough

  Reproductive - used as a massage or hot compress over the lower abdomen will ease menstrual cramps

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising.

  CAUTION

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.