The Origanum majorana plant is a close relative to oregano, with a softer, sweeter taste and smell. Our marjoram essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and flowers of marjoram plants grown in Spain.
| Botanical Name: | Origanum majorana |
| Country of Origin: | Spain |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation |
| Plant Part: | Leaves/Flowers |
| Aromatic Scent: | warm and spicy aroma, with a hint of nutmeg |
| Blends Well With: | Orange, Lavender, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Basil, Thyme, Cypress, Chamomile, Nutmeg |
Common Uses
Marjoram is a sweet, warming essential oil. Add a few drops to a bath or mix into a soothing sports muscle massage. Diffuse or apply topically in 2-5% dilution.
Fun Fact
Marjoram Sweet Essential Oil was very popular and amongst the ancient Greeks. The name itself originates from a Greek word meaning “Joy of the Mountains”.
