Organic Marjoram Essential Oil

• INCI name: Origanum majorana flower oil
• Botanical name: Origanum majorana
• Part of the plant extracted: Flowering tops
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Cultivation & Origin

Knotted marjoram is native to the Mediterranean basin, particularly countries such as Sicily, Turkey, and Cyprus. Its use in Europe dates back to antiquity and it is valued for its culinary properties. Very similar to oregano, it is added fresh or dried to sauces, soups, or marinades to enhance the flavor of dishes.

In the Middle Ages, priests regularly used it to relieve headaches and nervousness. In the 16th century, it was first recognized by traditional pharmacopoeia before being definitively classified as a sedative plant in the 20th century.

Today, knotted marjoram is still highly valued, especially in the form of essential oil.

Health Properties

Helps to calm joint and muscle tension:

• Organic knotted marjoram essential oil, thanks to its high concentration of monoterpene alcohols, possesses powerful calming properties for joint and muscle tension. After an intense sports session, it can be of great help in soothing muscle soreness and cramps.
  For this use, you can use it alone, or in combination with other essential oils such as wintergreen, diluted in a vegetable oil and then applied to tense areas.

Boosts natural defenses:

• Its anti-infectious properties are ideal for helping to fight epidemics, viral, and bacterial infections. Organic knotted marjoram essential oil can also be very useful during the winter period or in cases of general fatigue, to boost the body's natural defenses. For a more effective synergy, you can combine it with ravintsara essential oil, which has complementary properties.

Promotes sleep and relieves stress:

• Organic knotted marjoram essential oil has sedative and relaxing properties. It is therefore recommended for very nervous, anxious people, and for those who have trouble falling asleep. To avoid insomnia and calm anxiety, diffuse organic knotted marjoram essential oil in the bedroom, 20 to 30 minutes before bedtime. Combine it with melissa, petitgrain, or Roman chamomile essential oil for a more complete and even more relaxing synergy!

Helps fight ENT disorders:

• The anti-infectious and antispasmodic properties of knotted marjoram essential oil also provide support in cases of disorders affecting the upper respiratory tract. To improve respiratory comfort, dilute it in a vegetable oil, then massage the skin by rubbing it on the chest and upper back.

Facilitates digestion:

• The antispasmodic properties of organic knotted marjoram essential oil also help combat aerophagia, belching, flatulence, colic, and gastric burning. It is therefore recommended to contribute to digestive comfort, alone or in combination with other essential oils with similar and complementary properties.

Cosmetic Properties

Soothes skin disorders :

• The antibacterial properties of organic knotted marjoram oil make it a true ally in helping to combat skin problems. It is particularly recommended for acne, itching, eczema, or psoriasis. For this use, it can be used alone, or in combination with other essential oils, diluted in a vegetable oil and applied to the affected areas. It can also be incorporated into homemade cosmetic care recipes to help restore daily comfort .

Prevents the appearance of signs of skin aging:

• While organic knotted marjoram essential oil is recommended for sensitive skin care, it will also be interesting for mature skin.
  It helps to fight against the appearance of signs of skin aging (wrinkles, sagging, etc.) and to maintain the skin's suppleness and elasticity by fighting against the formation of free radicals. It is therefore often used in the formulation of anti-aging care products.

Usage Tips

Broad-spectrum anti-infectious and antibacterial, organic knotted marjoram essential oil will be primarily recommended to help restore respiratory comfort in cases of ENT disorders.
It is also highly renowned for its calming and relaxing properties, particularly thanks to its pleasant and optimizing scent. It will thus be advised in cases of nervousness, stress but also to naturally promote sleep and restful sleep.

On the skin, it will help purify oily skin prone to imperfections, and care for sensitive skin by providing comfort. For mature skin, its antioxidant properties will be useful in helping to fight against the signs of skin aging.

Organic knotted marjoram essential oil can be used alone, or in synergy with other essential oils to strengthen or complement its various benefits. For stress, it can be combined with petitgrain or Roman chamomile essential oils. To promote digestion, it will combine wonderfully with lemon, mountain savory, or exotic basil essential oils. Finally, for respiratory comfort and to fight viruses more effectively, a synergy with ravintsara, lemon, or niaouli essential oils will be perfectly indicated.