Marjoram - Thymus mastichina (wild)
Origanum marjorana (sweet)

Country of Origin - Spain (wild), France (sweet)
Processed - Steam distilled
Part used - root, heartwood
Smell - warm, penetrating, slight peppery, nutmeg mint mix,
bitter to some, light camphor aroma.
Grown - wild
Note - middle note

PROPERTIES & USES:

Therapeutic:  antibacterial, antifungal, carminative, cell proliferant,
disinfectant, diaphoretic, diuretic, digestive, expectorant,
hypotensive, laxitive,sedative, stomachic, tonic.

Medical:  Internal - bronchitis, colic, constipation, colitis
cough, gastritis, hypertension, respiratory infections, sinusitis

External: Arthritis, bruises, hyperactivity, PMS tension, muscle spasm,
sprains and vertigo.

Industry & Household uses:  used as a seasoning in spice compounds,
 meat, sauces, canned food, vinegars, used in soft drinks and alcohol.
Fragrance in soaps and perfumes.

BLENDS with: Bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus,
grapefrut, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, sweet orange and tea tree.

CAUTIONS: Avoid in pregnancy, can cause drowsiness, avoid
if a case of prolong depression, may provoke asthma attacks, may
reduce sex drive, avoid with low blood pressure.
*Any essential oils - ingested in large amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*

<<<<<<<<<BLENDS TO TRY>>>>>>>>>>>

CALMING SPRAY MIST
30 drops Marjoram
30 drops Cajuput
30 drops Lavender
30 drops Petitgrain
30 drops Vetiver
4 ounces pure water
Shake well and spray in the room
This also works on overactive kids.
Spray in evening and before bed to help them sleep.
(500 Formulas by Schiller and Schiller)
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For  SWEET DREAMS
 Put a couple of drops of Marjoram and Lavender
in a warm Bath and enjoy!
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A SLEEP MASSAGE OIL
4 drops  Spruce Needle
4 drops  Marjoram
4 drops  Melissa
3 drops Allspice
in 15 ml of Carrier oil.
Mix all ingredients and use to massage.
Nighty Night :-)  !!

This oil was featured in the March 2000 Birch Hill Happenings Newsletter. 
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