Roses & Mint: Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

 

Essential Oil Profile

Wild Marjoram

Botanical Name: Thymus mastichina
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flowering plant
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Warm, medicinal, camphoraceous
Largest Producing Countries: Spain and Italy

Traditional Use:May be used for respiratory and digestive complaints.

Properties: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative

Constituents:  1,8-Cineole, a-pinene, a-terpineol

Benefits: Athletes foot, bruises, cough, cuts, insomnia, muscle aches and pains, sore throat, sprains. Wild marjoram oil may be added to an ointment and applied to skin abrasions to help with infections and swelling.

Blends Well With: Basil, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, elemi, eucalyptus, frankincense, lavender, orange, rosewood, tea tree, thyme

Of Interest: Wild marjoram oil is not a variety of marjoram but is actually distilled from a species of wild thyme, which grows in Spain.

Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant. May cause skin irritation. Not for internal use.

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