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Origanum x majoricum Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal Information: The following uses are for O. majorana. They almost certainly also apply to this plant. The herb is antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and mildly tonic[4, 7, 21]. It is taken internally in the treatment of bronchial complaints, tension headaches, insomnia, anxiety, minor digestive upsets and painful menstruation[238]. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women[238]. Externally, it is used to treat muscular pain, bronchial complaints, arthrits, sprains and stiff joints[238]. The plant is harvested as flowering begins and can be used fresh or dried. Marjoram is often used medicinally in the form of the essential oil, about 400 grammes being obtained from 70 kilos of the fresh herb[4]. The oil is used as an external application for sprains, bruises etc[4]. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Muscle relaxant'[210]. For further Origanum x majoricum gardening information |
