Marjoram: Origanum majorana (L.)
Why Marjoram? There is an ancient tale of the Greek goddess Aphrodite gathering marjoram for her wounded son, Aeneas. Her touch is said to have given the marjoram herb its uplifting and herbaceous aroma. Marjoram essential oil is often used as a seasoning in spice compounds, meats, sauces, canned foods, and vinegar. It is also used as an addition to soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Quality Assured: Our organic marjoram essential oil is responsibly sourced from Egypt. The essential oil is steam distilled from the fresh and dried flowering marjoram herb, which includes the leaves, stalks, and flowering heads. Every batch of oil is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and produced without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. Additionally, our expert aromatherapists here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally assess all of our oils—using touch, taste, smell, and lab analyses—to ensure that your essential oil is suitable for use and entirely free of adulterants.
Independent third-party lab reports including GC/MS and pesticide testing results are available upon request. Please send a request to apothecary@achs.edu and include the essential oil Latin name and lot number; results include a comparative analysis with ISO and the Pharmacopeia when available.
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Benefits: Marjoram essential oil is ideal for use in inhalations for open, clear breath.
Regulatory Status: Marjoram essential oil is listed on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.
Oils That Blend Well With Marjoram: Try blending the earthy, warm, and slightly spicy aroma of marjoram with
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bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
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Atlas cedarwood Cedrus atlantica
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chamomile (Roman) Chamaemelum nobile
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cypress Cupressus sempervirens
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eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
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grapefruit Citrus paradisi
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lavender Lavandula angustifolia
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peppermint Mentha ×piperita
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rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
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sweet orange Citrus sinensis
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tea tree New Zealand Leptospermum scoparium
Formula:
WIND DOWN RUB:
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia oil: 6 drops
Marjoram Origanum majorana oil: 4 drops
Ginger Zingiber officinale oil: 2 drops
Rose attar Rosa damascena : 1 drop
Hazelnut oil: 1 tablespoon
Warm the hazelnut oil gently and add the essential oils. This formula is especially effective for reflexology after a long day.
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