Marjoram Sweet - Origanum marjorana

Marjoram Main Therapeutic Properties The Circulatory system: Aids in lowering blood pressure The Digestive system: Treats colic, indigestion, constipation and excess gas. The Endocrine system: Helpful in regulating menstrual cycle, calming to period cramps. The Muscular system: Reduces muscular spasms. Soothes muscular aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, spasms, sprains and strains (use with compress). The Nervous system: Good in treating hypertension, insomnia, nervous tension and stress, stimulates parasympathetic nervous system, also has a regulatory function of the CNS, sedative, warming. The Respiratory system: Aids inflammation and spasms brought on by bronchitis, asthma, and dry coughs. The Skin: Helpful in treating bruises (use with St. Johns wort base or arnica. Psychology of: Sedative, calming, grounding. The above information is from The Institute of Aromatherapy - Aromatology Theory Course, Materia Medica