Marjoram Herbal Remedies

A popular kitchen herb, marjoram is also useful for indigestion, flatulence, and as a diaphoretic to reduce fever in colds. Marjoram is used as a steam inhalant for coughs and sinus congestion. Marjoram has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.

Marjoram Proper Dose

TypeDossage
Marjoram Infusion1 cup 2-3 x daily
Marjoram Tincture10-30 drops 2-3 x daily

Marjoram Reference Information

Latin NameOriganum majorana
Other Names
Part UsedHerb
Herb FormsTincture, bulk herb.
AffectsDigestive system, Respiratory system
CautionsNone noted.
Botanical InfoA fragrant herbaceous perennial with spikes of pink flowers from the Mint family plant with opposite small oval leaves.

Supporting Research

Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.

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