Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

SWEET MARJORAM ESSENTIAL OIL

Warm, herbaceous and slightly peppery, Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil, also known simply as Marjoram Essential Oil, is loved by many for its beautiful aroma and broad health benefits.

Called ‘the symbol of happiness’ by the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Marjoram herb Origanum majorana has long been prized for its mood-lifting abilities. Nowadays, its flowers and leaves are steam distilled to produce an essential oil that boasts much more than an uplifting scent, but an abundance of properties said to assist in many aspects of life from relieving mental stress and physical body pains to supporting the skin, hormones, and restful sleep.

Highly versatile, Marjoram Oil sits well in aromatherapy collections ready for diffusing or diluting for topical use.

• A popular mood enhancer, Marjoram Essential Oil is commonly referred to as the ‘oil of kindness’, known to combat exhaustion and mental fatigue while calming and soothing the mind.
  
• The anti-inflammatory properties in Marjoram Oil exert powerful pain-relieving qualities, relieving sore or tight muscles and body pains.
  
• Marjoram Oil is an analgesic that relieves natural pain from headaches and migraines.
• Known for its antispasmodic properties, Marjoram Oil can help alleviate cramps, involuntary muscle spasms and excessive coughing.
  
• Sweet Marjoram can also assist with digestive issues, and may help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, constipation, IBS, abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal disorders.
  
• Good for hormonal balance, Marjoram Oil can help reduce many PMS and menopause symptoms.
• It’s thought that Marjoram Oil provides an immunity boost, helping the body fight off bacterial infections and improve overall health.
  
• A natural sedative, Marjoram Oil can help improve sleep quality and treat insomnia.
  
• With its rich moisturising and antioxidant properties, Marjoram promotes a healthy complexion while fighting the signs of ageing.
  
• Due to its healing and soothing properties, Marjoram can be used to treat skin conditions like acne and eczema.

Sweet Marjoram Oil Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Sweet Marjoram Oil are: 

• Promotes a healthy digestive system
• Anti-inflammatory: may help reduce joint and muscle pain
• Provides relief from headaches and migraines
• Antispasmodic properties can relieve cramps & spasms
• May help to suppress excessive coughing
• Helps to balance hormones & ease PMS symptoms
• Calms the mind and reduces feelings of stress
• Antioxidant: protects against free radicals
• Can help prevent the signs of ageing
• May help to manage skin irritations and acne
• Sedative properties support a more restful sleep
• Antimicrobial properties

Sweet Marjoram Oil Therapeutic Properties:
Antispasmodic , Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Digestive Support, Hormone Support, Relaxant, Sedative

Sweet Marjoram Oil General Uses:
Aromatherapy, Massage, Personal Care, Skincare, Health Support 

Sweet Marjoram Oil Emotional Benefits:
Balancing, Calming, Grounding, Spiritual, Uplifting

Sweet Marjoram Oil Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Black Pepper, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Rose and Tea Tree essential oils.

How to use Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

• Diffuse: Add a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser and let the calming and refreshing aroma of Marjoram Sweet Essential Oil fill your environment.
• Topically/On the Go: Add 4-6 drops of Marjoram Oil to a 15ml roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil to create an on-the-go calming roller blend. Apply to your wrists, temples, behind your ears & bottoms of your feet.
  See topical dilution guide below for safe topical application
• Massage: Dilute a few drops of Sweet Marjoram into a carrier oil or base massage oil, and let its antispasmodic nature soothe sore, tight and fatigued muscles.
• Bath: Add a few drops of Marjoram Oil to a warm bath to soothe sore and fatigued muscles.
• Foot Spa: To relieve sore, aching feet add a few drops of Marjoram Essential Oil to a pool of warm water before soaking. 
• Cleansing Shower: Add a drop to each corner of the shower, and the Marjoram aroma will rise with the steam to create a cleansing and restorative atmosphere.
• Belly Oil: Create a belly oil to help alleviate cramps, muscle spasms and digestive issues by combining 15-20 drops Marjoram Oil with 50ml carrier oil (such as Almond or Grapeseed Oil) 
• Fast Remedy: Add 1-2 drops of Marjoram Sweet Essential Oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with your skin. Alternatively, you can sniff the oil directly from the bottle!

Topical Dilution Guidelines
Please note that the following guidelines are recommended for healthy adults:

• General Use: 2 – 4% dilution (4 – 8 drops per 10ml)
• Facial Application: 1 – 2% dilution (2 – 4 drops per 10ml)