Marjoram

Few medicinal plants have such an appropriate name as Origanum majorana, popularly known as marjoram, mayorana or marjorama, when we take into account all its various health benefits. This herbaceous plant of Mediterranean origin is appreciated in the kitchen due to its aroma similar to oregano. However, the most interesting properties of marjoram are found in its interior, which contains numerous active ingredients beneficial to the body. Do you want to know them better?

What is marjoram used for?

Among other components, marjoram has a high content of iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and other minerals. It is also brimming with vitamins A, B and C, as well as tannins, terpenes and other plant actives.

The properties of marjoram make it very suitable as a food tonic, which helps to improve digestion, preventing stomach pain and gas. It is also a powerful diuretic especially indicated for urinary tract infections. In addition, it acts as an expectorant to cure colds, flu and other respiratory disorders.

On the other hand, its sedative effects make marjoram a natural remedy to calm the nerves, combat stress and insomnia. Likewise, taking marjoram relieves muscular and rheumatic discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effect. Finally, marjoram applied to the skin has an effective antiseptic and antimicrobial action that helps treat wounds, scars, herpes and allergic reactions.

How to take marjoram

To enjoy its healthy properties, we can prepare an infusion of marjoram with the crushed dry herb of this plant to take before meals or before going to bed, depending on the effect you want to achieve. Another way to take marjoram is through already prepared food supplements such as marjoram essential oil, which can be diluted in other drinks or vegetable oils to make scrubs and poultices.