Marjoram Essential Oil, Sweet

Marjoram, Sweet 
Origanum majorana

Source: Leaves & Flowers
Origin: Egypt
Energetics: Yang
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: A sweet pine and tangy citrus aroma.
Blends Well With: Almost every other essential oil.

About

Marjoram essential oil is known as an aphrodisiac and may help you reduce stress. The aromatic yet subtle back note of citrus may give you a fresh feeling, while the aphrodisiac properties may help you relax. Is a well-known muscle relaxant.

Historical Snippets

Sweet Marjoram originated from the Mediterranean and North Africa. Its uses can be dated back to 2000 BC in Egypt. There are many legends surrounding the herb due to its representation of happiness by The Greeks and Romans. One being that the plant was given its scent by Venus, the goddess of love, so the mortals would smell it and recall her beauty. There was another theory that if Marjoram was seen growing on a grave, then it symbolized the departed spirit had found happiness in the afterlife. In 1527, the herb appeared in the first ever herbal book – Banckes’s Herbal. It is here that it was recognised medically as a digestive, decongestant, antispasmodic and sedater. 

How To Use

Diffuse: Add a few drops to a diffuser to disperse around the room

Topically: Dilute essential oil with any carrier oil at a 2.5% ratio. This equates to 2.5ml essential oil/oils in total mixed with 100ml of chosen carrier oil. 1ml of essential oil is approximately 20-22 drops of oil.  Decant into a roller or glass bottle with eye dropper to apply easily or a larger bottle if using for massage. Please note this dilution rate is for adults and children over the age of 6. More information on children and essential oils is on our blog page. Essential Oils should not be used directly on the skin without mixing first with a carrier oil

Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops essential oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Shelf Life 

Our freshly decanted Marjoram essential oil will last for 2-3 years minimum from when you open your amber glass bottle if stored correctly.

Primary Storage Considerations: Keep away from direct light (U.V. radiation). Keep in the amber glass bottle with lid tightly closed. Only open when you need to and decant into a smaller "working" amber glass bottle if possible (and label so you know what is in it). This is to reduce oxidation.
Secondary Storage Considerations: Keep in a refrigerator at around 4 degrees celsius.

Safety

General
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin - Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.
Do not ingest essential oils.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.

Specific
Hazards: None known.
Contraindications: None known.
For transportation purposes, this product is classed DG due to flash point of 52.2°C

References

Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1999. Print.
Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition.