Marjoram Dried Loose Leaves

Description

Latin Name : Origanum Majorana

Origin Country: Egypt

Marjoram is a shrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. Indigenous to the Mediterranean area, it can be used fresh or dry. It is similar to oregano, but milder and slightly sweeter.

•  Marjoram is a great antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agent.To optimize digestion and eliminate flatulence.
• For the restoration of constipation, diarrhea and intestinal problems.
• To strengthen the strength of the immune system against inflammatory viruses and pathogenic microorganisms such as salmonella, typhoid, malaria, influenza, viruses, mumps, measles.
• In situations of hypersexuality.
• To strengthen cardiovascular health and the circulatory system.
• In polycystic ovary syndrome.
• With sedative and antidepressant qualities Marjoram has a variety of psychological and neurological benefits. Such as, relieving insomnia, reducing stress, calming anxiety.

To make an infusion, place 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb in a tea infuser or teapot or mug for each cup of tea you intend to brew. Cover with boiling water. Place on the lid (or cover your cup with a saucer).

Allow the mixture to steep for 10′ to 15′ minutes or overnight.

Then strain the tea and serve. Drink 1-3 cups of tea a day.

Add if you want honey for flavour.

Externally it helps to antiseptic wounds. Decoction of marjoram in bath water soothes and tones (boil 100g of marjoram in 1 liter of water).

Marjoram is popular in Mediterranean and North American cookery. Add to vegetables, tomato-based dishes, stuffings, forcemeats, sausages, preserved meats, game, poultry and pulses.

Marjoram is LIKELY SAFE in food amounts and POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth in medicinal amounts for short periods of time.

Marjoram is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when used long-term or when applied to the eye or skin as fresh marjoram. There is some evidence that marjoram could cause cancer if used long-term.

Marjoram can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to other family members (basil, hyssop, lavender, mint, oregano and sage).

In any case you should consult with your healthcare doctor before using any herb especially if you’re taking other medications or having health problems.

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