Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil
Latin name Origanum majorana - Family species Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Sweet Marjoram, also referred to as just Marjoram or Majorana hortensis, should not to be confused with Spanish marjoram (thyme) or oregano oil. Described by Vivian Lundy, MD in Aromatherapy (Complementary Health), “Essential oil of Marjoram is beneficial for the those suffering from anxiety, insomnia, grief, and nervous tension.”
Oil Selection Guide
Color - Colorless (clear) to pale yellow to pale amber
Viscosity - Medium
Scent - Spicy, herby, warm, nutty, woody, camphy
Perfume Aroma - Middle / top note
Oil Source Information
Plant Type - Herb
Parts Used - Leaves, flowering tops
Countries of Origin - Spain, France, Morocco, Egypt, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Tunisia, Portugal, Yugoslavia
Extraction Method - Steam distillation
Known Chemical Constituents
Terpinene-4-ol, alpha terpineol, alpha terpinene, sabinene, para-cymene, borneol, linalool, carvacrol, linalyl acetate, ocimene, cadinene, geranyl acetate, citral, eugenol
Uses of Sweet Marjoram
Used in aromatherapy, Sweet Marjoram oil is also used in perfumery, detergents, soaps, and cosmetics. Found in pharmaceutical and commercial food products.
Sweet Marjoram blends well with
Special Precautions*
* See Safety and Usage.
