Essential oil - Marjoram - What is it used for?!
Question: In addition to bitchy scorpio's awesome answer, I would like to add a couple precautions when using Pure Essential Oils.
1. Make sure that any oil you buy is 100% Pure thearpeutic grade. If it's not, it may not have the full effects.
2. Avoid Fragrances as they are not pure. They are synthetic and could cause severe allergic reactions.
3. Always blend pure essential oils with a carrier oil or lotion. Pure jojoba oil works great! Without it, the pure essential oil could burn your skin badly.
4. It is however, safe to use 1 drop on the sole of each foot before bed. This is a great help for insomniacs. The skin on your feet is thicker and tougher than anywhere else on your body, so one drop is not enough to cause any damage.
Answers: In addition to bitchy scorpio's awesome answer, I would like to add a couple precautions when using Pure Essential Oils.
1. Make sure that any oil you buy is 100% Pure thearpeutic grade. If it's not, it may not have the full effects.
2. Avoid Fragrances as they are not pure. They are synthetic and could cause severe allergic reactions.
3. Always blend pure essential oils with a carrier oil or lotion. Pure jojoba oil works great! Without it, the pure essential oil could burn your skin badly.
4. It is however, safe to use 1 drop on the sole of each foot before bed. This is a great help for insomniacs. The skin on your feet is thicker and tougher than anywhere else on your body, so one drop is not enough to cause any damage.
Effects on the mind
Marjoram has a warming and comforting effect on the emotions, easing grief, sadness and depression and relieving all states of anxiety. It is marvelous for those individuals who are unable to sit still!
Effects on the body
Marjoram is highly effective for the respiratory system, encouraging deeper breathing in conditions such as asthma and
Helps to clear the head where there is catarrh and sinusitis
Excellent for arthritis and rheumatism for
Marjoram is recommended for relieving constipation, flatulence, stomach cramps and indigestion
Regulates the heart and reduces high blood pressure and palpitations. Useful for alleviating painful and irregular menstruation
Effects on the spirit
Excellent for fearful individuals with much agitation in the solar plexus. Also for spirits who can find no peace and are constantly searching for the meaning of life. Marjoram may also help detached individuals who find it difficult to be in this world.
"At the emotional level, Marjoram gives comfort and warmth which makes solitude or loss more bearable. Marjoram is associated with celibacy and can be quite helpful during times of separation and mourning. The oil has a physical effect of diminishing sexual desire especially if used in an evening bath."
Possible Uses: Aching muscles, amenorrhea, bronchitis, chilblains, colic, coughing, excessive sex drive, flatulence, hypertension, muscle cramps, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains, strains, stress, ticks.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of marjoram oil are analgesic, anti-spasmodic, anaphrodisiac, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and vulnerary.
Uses
Marjoram oil has a warming action and calms emotions, relieves anxiety as well as stress and helps to calms hyperactive people. It has good muscle relaxant properties and the pain killing properties are useful for rheumatic pains as well as sprains, strains and spasms, as well as swollen joints and painful muscles.
It soothes the digestive system and helps with cramps, indigestion, constipation and flatulence and has a beneficial action on colds, sinusitis, bronchitis and asthma.
As a general relaxant, marjoram oil is used for headaches, migraines and insomnia and although it can diminish sexual desire, it is great for treating delayed, painful or scanty monthly periods as well as menstrual cramps.