Marjoram, Sweet

Pure, Therapeutic Sweet Marjoram essential oil Product Details Botanical name Origanum majorana or Majorana hortensis Extraction method / Source Steam Distilled / Leaves and flowering tops Aroma Green, spicy, camphoraceous, woody Note classification Middle Odor Intensity 3 Key constituents Terpeinen-4-ol, alpha-terpinol, linalyl acetate, theta-terpinene, cis-sabinine hydrate, linalool Plant description Botanical family: Laminaceae or Labiatae Sweet Marjoram is a perennial herb bush which is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows up to 20 inches in height. It produces velvety green leaves and soft purple flowers. Regions of Production Spain Growing Practices Cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. History / Fun Facts Sweet Marjoram's botanical name Origanum is derived from Greek , and means “joy of the mountains”. Properties Analgesic, anaphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral (Herpes), bactericidal, carminative, cordial, diaphoretic, di