Marjoram, Sweet - Often overshadowed by lavender, sweet marjoram offers many of the same benefits without lavenders sweet floral aroma. Use with skin care oils to warm and comfort body aches and pains.
Botanical Name: Origanum majorana
Organic: QAI Certified Organic
Common Name: Marjoram, Sweet
Plant Part: Leaf, Stem & Flowering Top
Form: Organic Essential Oil
Marjoram has a long history as an herb used in love spells and potions. The ancient Greeks and Romans crowned newly married couples with it to ensure happiness. The Greeks also believed that if a girl placed marjoram in her bed, Aphrodite would enter her dreams and reveal the identity of her future spouse. The Romans believed that marjoram had been touched by Venus who left her perfume in the herb to remind mortals of her beauty.
Marjoram is a mint in the oregano family. The three main varieties are: sweet marjoram, an annual and preferred in the kitchen; wild or common marjoram, a perennial, the uses of which are primarily medicinal; and pot marjoram, a tender perennial also known as Cretan oregano, most often used in hanging baskets as an indoor winter plant, although some people do not like its balsamic fragrance.
Medicinally, marjoram has digestive, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic and diuretic qualities. Marjoram tea aids digestion, increases sweating and encourages menstruation. The herb has been shown to inhibit viruses such as herpes 1 and is an antioxidant that helps preserve foods containing it. Used as a steam inhalant, marjoram clears the sinuses and helps relieve laryngitis. An infusion of weak marjoram tea is helpful for children's colic.
Organic Essential Oil Basics: Essential oils are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants. Scientists agree that essential oils may perform more than one function in living plants. In some cases they seem to be a part of the plant's immune system. In other cases they may simply be end-products of metabolism. Essential oils contain hundreds of organic constituents, including hormones, vitamins and other natural elements that work on many levels. They are 75 to 100 times more concentrated than the oils in dried herbs. How Are Essential Oils Are Made And Extracted? Pure essential oils are most commonly extracted from plants through the process of steam distillation. In this process, steam is introduced into a distillation chamber which contains the plant material. The steam breaks down the plant tissue, causing it to release its essential oil in a vaporized form. The vaporized essences, along with the steam and other substances, pass into a pipe through cooling tanks. The vapors return to liquid form and are separated from the water and captured as pure essential plant oil. The second less common methos of extracting the oils is through expression, which is also known as cold pressing, and it is done exclusively with citrus oils. In this method, the oil-containing outer layer of the fruit is pressed and filtered to yield pure essential oil. Did You Know? It takes 50 pounds of eucalyptus, 150 pounds of lavender, 500 pounds of rosemary, 1,000 pounds of jasmine and over 2,000 pounds of rose to make a single pound of essential oil! The price of each essential oil is directly related to the amount of plant material needed for distillation. Helpful Guide On How To Use Your Essential Oils! Special Thanks To www.GardenGuides.com for the use of these great tips!
For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.
Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.
To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle bums.
To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.
For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.
Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary or Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.
To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable oil. 1 Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your home. Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.
To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal's neck.
Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete's foot? Tea Tree is great!
Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.
To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.
Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.
The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
Apply true Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.
Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.
An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don't put essential oil in the socket.) A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.
Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.
To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.
Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood. Add essential oils to paper mache. The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.
Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.
Nock pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.
Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.
Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.
Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.
When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.
One drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.
When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.
For burms or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.
Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.
Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.
Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.
Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.
To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.
The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office.
Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.
A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.
A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.
1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches. We guarantee only the finest selections here at www.SharpWebLabs.com for all your essential oil needs. As you can see we will never have the biggest selection but ALWAYS the BEST selections of PREMIUM products as our team has extensively tested and restested each and every product that we stock and sell and are #1 in quality and customer satisfaction for our entire fine line of organic and other top performing health supplements. Basic Aromatherapy Choosing the Oils for You Aromatherapy uses pure essential oils, to relax, balance and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. It is both an art and a science. Aromatherapists artfully blend essential oils to produce new aromas. Aromatherapy can improve quality of life on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. The idea is to find the scents that evoke positive feelings and emotions; and then to introduce those scents into our everyday lives to enhance well-being. The results of aromatherapy are very individual. While there is general agreement about the actions of certain oils, no two persons are affected by the same essential oil in exactly the same way. Even the same person can be affected differently by the same oil depending on surroundings, time of day or mood. Taking time to experience scents is the best way to learn about and create a personal connection to essential oils. Try evaluating the aromas according to the following guidelines.As you inhale an essential oil for the first time, describe the aroma: Is it sharp? Is it subtle? Is it balanced? Is it light or heavy? Is it warming or cooling? Is it sweet, spicy, woody, floral, fruity, etc.?
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