Marjoram

Common Name:

Marjoram

Botanical Name:

Origanum majorana

Short Description:

Marjoram is a sweet, warming herb traditionally used to relieve muscle tension, support digestion, and calm the nervous system. It has antispasmodic, carminative, and mildly sedative properties, making it ideal for tension-related complaints.

Parts Used:

Leaves and flowering tops

Actions:

Carminative, antispasmodic, nervine, mild sedative, circulatory stimulant

Energetics:

Warming, drying, aromatic

Body Systems:

Digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal, reproductive

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Brings comfort, ease, and emotional warmth. Marjoram softens inner rigidity and promotes safety in surrender, making it useful for grief, heartbreak, or trauma release.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Venus and Mercury
Dosha: Balances Vata and Kapha; may aggravate Pitta in heat conditions

Safety Notes:

Very safe. May mildly lower blood pressure. Best fresh or gently dried. Can be used as culinary spice, infusion, or essential oil (diluted) for topical use.