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Origanum marjorana
A comforting sedative
Source: Egypt
Extraction: Steam distillation of flowering stems.
Blending Factor: 3
Odour Note: Base
Characteristics:
This oil is yellow liquid turning toward amber with age. Warm, woody, peppery/spice fragrance with slight camphor characteristics.
Safety Precautions:
Marjoram is nontoxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising. Do not use during pregnancy. The oil is strongly sedative in high concentrations. Use with care with people with low blood pressure.
History:
Native to the Mediterranean region and has been used since Ancient times for medicinal and culinary purposes in Egyptian, Greek and Middle Eastern cultures. It was employed widely in medicine, rituals, incense, perfumes and cooking. The herb is used in European traditional medicine as an antispasmodic and as an expectorant for the treatment of respiratory ailments.
Therapeutic Actions:
Analgesic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic,
emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, sedative, vulnerary.
Enhances:
Calming, comforting, warming, restoring, promotes clarity, determination, restful sleep, and balance.
Reduces:
Agitation, aggression, anger, insomnia, nervous tension, , painful menstruation, PMS and panic.
Uses:
Respiratory system: Bronchitis-acute, colds/coughs sinusitis
Nervous system: Insomnia
Musculoskeletal system: Menstrual cramp, muscle cramps, arthritis
Cardiovascular system: Hypertension
Skin: Athlete’s foot, chilblains
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Mandarin, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rosewood, Tea Tree and Ylang Ylang
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Peaceful Sleep
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Menstrual Cramp Rub
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Muscular Rub
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Marjoram
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2
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Marjoram
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3
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Marjoram
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3
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Lavender
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3
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Lavender
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4
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Lemongrass
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2
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Mandarin
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2
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Peppermint
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2
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Clary Sage
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4
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Total drops
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8
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Total drops
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9
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Total Drops
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9
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In Carrier
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16 ml
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In Carrier Oil
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18 ml
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Carrier
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18 ml
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Or Vaporiser
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