Calmer Solutions Marjoram Sweet Essential Oil

Originating from the Mediterranean and North Africa, marjoram according to records spread far and wide-reaching Egypt in about 2000 BC The Egyptians dedicated marjoram to the god of the underworld, Osiris,

The Greeks and Romans considered it a herb of happiness, dedicating it to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fertility and beauty. Garlands of marjoram were placed on the heads of newly-weds as a symbol of love and honour. It was also used at funerals by the Greeks to promote l peace for the dead.

Marjoram is mentioned in Banckes’s Herbal, believed tobe the first-ever herbal book printed in England in 1527. In this ground-breaking book, it was reported that ‘It hath vertue of comforting, of losing, of consuming, and of cleansing.’ Sweet marjoram was recognised as a valuable medicine with antispasmodic, digestive, decongestant and sedating properties and was used successfully until modern drugs replace its use.

Used in aromatherapy, sweet marjoram essential oil is excellent when used in massage for helping to ease muscular aches and pains, muscle spasms, arthritis and rheumatism as well as digestive problems including period pain. It’s warming, soothing action brings almost instant relief to all muscle and joint conditions.

When used as an inhalant oil it may help to clear sinuses and a stuffy head, as well as easing asthma, bronchitis and catarrh.  Sweet Marjoram also has a calming action on the nervous system, helping to helping to ease stress & promote relaxation and sleep.

Blends well with Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood Atlas, Chamomile Roman, Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Rosemary, Petitgrain