Marjoram

Origanum majorana

Soothing aromatic herb for anxiety and digestive troubles.

Description

Marjoram acts on the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes relaxation.

Benefits

• Natural anxiolytic
• Digestive antispasmodic
• Neurovegetative regulator
• Mild hypotensive
• Mild sedative

How to use

As infusion, diluted essential oil massage, cooking or inhalation.

📋 Recommended preparation

Infusion: 1 tablespoon dried leaves in 250ml boiling water, 10 minutes.

Precautions

• Essential oil not recommended for pregnant women.
• May cause drowsiness.
• Interaction with sedatives.

Related plants

• Lemon Balm — Melissa officinalis: Calming lemon-scented herb, ideal for anxiety and nervous digestive disorders.
• Lemon verbena — Aloysia citrodora: Lemon-scented herb, ideal for relaxation and digestion.
• Catnip — Nepeta cataria: Calming herb that soothes nervousness, colic and promotes sleep.
• Chamomile — Matricaria chamomilla: The quintessential soothing flower, ideal for digestion and sleep.
• Valerian — Valeriana officinalis: Gentle sedative plant, perfect for restorative sleep.
• Ashwagandha — Withania somnifera: Major adaptogenic plant of Ayurveda for stress and vitality.