Marjoram Plant
>> Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Marjoram Plant
Known also as Origanum Vulgare
There are many species of marjoram, whose botanical name comes from the Greek and means "joy of the mountain" Sweet marjoram is commonly used in potpourri, and as a culinary herb it is popular in Greek and Italian cooking. Wild Marjoram, usually referred to as oregano when used in cooking, has a spicy fragrance, small, rounded leaves and tiny, pink flowers.
Medicinally, marjoram reduces depression and is helpful for nervous headaches. It contains volatile oils that are antispasmodic so it is useful in soothing digestive upsets.
The infused oil can be used in the bath to relieve stiffness or rubbed onto sore and aching joints or muscles.
Application:
Used leaves
1 Teaspoon dried/2 teaspoons fresh to a cup of boiling water, twice a day.
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