Marjoram
(Origanum majorana)
Botanical Information
A fragrant herbaceous perennial with spikes of pink flowers from the Mint family plant with opposite small oval leaves.
Working with Marjoram
Part(s) Used
Herb
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Affects
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.
Cautions
None noted.
