Latin Name

Origanum Marjorana

Family

Labiatae

Origin

Flowering tops of plants

Note

Middle

Contra-Indications

None

Chemical Constituents

Bonnoel, Camphor, Origanol, Piene, Sabiene

Physiological Uses

• Respiratory System - good for asthma, bronchitis, colds, catarrh
• Muscular - muscle relaxant, warming
• Circulatory System - lowers high blood pressure
• Digestive System - good for constipation, relieves spasm in intestines
• Head - good for colds in the head, headache, migraine

Emotional Uses

Anxiety, insomnia, irritability
Used in times of grief

Points of Interest

Supposed to be anti-aphrodisiac

Blends well with

Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary