Marjoram Essential Oil - Health Benefits

By Peter J. Rose
In almost all herbal gardens Marjoram can be found. In most kitchens of serious cooks, a pot or two of Marjoram can be sighted. This is because the sweet herbaceous with of note of spice aroma of Marjoram can make meat dishes turn into extraordinary ones. In the field of traditional and alternative medicine, the health benefits of Marjoram essential oil are numerous. Marjoram has as botanical name Origanun marjorana is typically found in Asia and in the Mediterranean regions. Nowadays, it is commercially grown in Northern Africa and Spain.

It is used primarily on respiratory problems like asthma. Marjoram essential oil has calming effects on the organs of the body. As organs of the respiratory system are relaxed and calmed down, asthma can be effectively controlled. As the body is further relaxed, mucous can be secreted from the body giving relief from coughs as well.

When use in massage, it is proven to be a good analgesic and anti spasmodic. Muscle pain and even joint pain can be treated with Marjoram essential oil. As an analgesic it can be used for those having fever and have the temperature brought down to its normal level. Being organic, it has no known undesirable side effects unlike the some analgesics bought in the market. As an anti spasmodic, it can treat all sorts of spasm problems, including respiratory, muscle and intestine spasm.

Known also to be a good antiseptic, way back during the glory days of the Greeks and the grandeur of Rome, it is used to treat many skin problems. Modern cosmetics use it to keep the body safe from any bacteria and fungi. Being anti bacterial it can be used to protect from food poisoning and other bacterial infections. Marjoram oil could be use also as a topical lotion to treat skin problems like burns and bruises.

Marjoram essential oil may be use for the treatment of high blood pressure and other cardiac problems. Its anti spasmodic properties allow the arteries to dilate and thus avoid further strain on the heart. The oil is also use as a diuretic, meaning it aids in urination. During regular urine, toxins, fats and other unwanted substances of the body are excreted. It thus makes an effective anti oxidant. Marjoram essential oil is used for digestive problems also. It can help facilitate digestion by secreting gastric juices needed for proper digestion of food.