Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil "origanum mejorana"

The marjoram (Origanum marjoram) is an aromatic plant commonly used in cooking and natural medicine. Marjoram essential oil is obtained from the leaves and flowers of the plant through steam distillation. Below are its properties, uses and method of obtaining:

Origin:

Marjoram is a plant native to the Mediterranean region, but is currently cultivated worldwide for its medicinal and aromatic properties.

Properties:

Marjoram essential oil is known for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, sedative and analgesic properties. It is also used to relieve muscle and joint pains, menstrual disorders and digestive problems.

Uses:

Marjoram essential oil can be used in a variety of ways, including:

-In aromatherapy: it can be inhaled directly or through a diffuser to relieve anxiety, stress and tension.

-In massages: it can be mixed with a carrier oil and applied over the skin to relieve muscle and joint pain.

-En productos para el cuidado de la piel: se puede agregar a cremas y lociones para mejorar la apariencia de la piel y reducir la inflamación.

Method of obtaining:

Marjoram essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the leaves and flowers of the plant. First the leaves and flowers of marjoram are harvested and subjected to a steaming process in which water vapor extracts the essential oils from the plant. Next, the steam is condensed and the essential oil of marjoram is separated from the water, obtaining thus the pure oil.

Botanical name: Origanum Majorana
INCI: Origanum marjoram Herb Oil
Family: Lamiacea
Part used: Flowers and leaves
Main components: Sabinene, Terpinene-4-ol, tujanol, g-terpinene
Culture: BIO / Conventional
CAS: 84082-58-6
EINECS: 282-004-4