Selah Essential Oils

Marjoram Essential Oil*

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*This oil is produced from unsprayed crops - meaning that it is organically grown but not certified.

Often under-appreciated, yet authentic and sincere, Marjoram Essential Oil strengthens, comforts, and soothes on many levels.

Body: Marjoram brings relaxation in overly tense situations like muscle spasms, hyperactivity of body systems, and inflammation. Its tranquilizing effects can act as a mild sedative, allowing the release of painful physical sensations.

Mind & Emotions: Marjoram encourages the release of things we've held on to for too long, and satisfaction in the minimal and the simple. It aids in bringing about the positive attributes of calm, balance, directness, self-assuredness, integrity, courage, confidence, focus, perseverance, restoration, and sincerity.

Details

Botanical Name: Origanum majorana

Plant Origin: Egypt

Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves and flowers (organically grown but uncertified)

Shelf Life: 4 years in proper storage conditions

Storage: Store upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight

Selah oil blends that contain Marjoram essential oil:

Aroma Soothe, Breeze, Love, Quiescent, Regulate, Resolve, Selah Kids: Regenerate, Jr. Blend, Selah Kids: Breeze, Jr. Blend

Uses

Click here to see our Health Issues Reference Guide for information on which oils may help with specific needs.

Marjoram may support the body's proper natural response to and assist in maintaining a healthy state of the following:

Addiction
Arthritis - Rheumatoid
Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel
Circulation - to Increase
Diverticulosis
Dysmenorrhea - Painful Menstruation - PMS
Emotions - for the positive attributes of: release, calm, balance, direct, self-assured, integrity, courage, confidence, focus, perseverance, restoration, and sincerity
Endometriosis
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Headache
Hyperthyroid - Graves Disease
IBS
Insomnia - Trouble Falling or Staying Asleep - Sleep Walking
Migraine
Muscle - Bruised, Sore, Tight, etc.
Muscular Dystrophy
Neuralgia (Nerve Pain) - Discontinued Pins & Needles Recipe
Palpitations
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Sexual Topics - Excessive Sexual Desire
Sprains & Torn Ligaments
Stress
Tendonitis

Please see our Health Issues Reference Guide for detailed essential oil remedies for the above-listed issues/topics.

Research

In this article on PubMed, we see that Marjoram, Lavender, and Clary Sage "may serve as the optimal means for career women to improve their sleep and QOL (Quality of Life)", particularly when diffused together in equal parts.

May be used on a warm compress to ease migraines (6, p. 267).

Marjoram is a very good remedy for insomnia, especially when used, together with lavender, in a warm bath before bedtime… The sedative properties of Marjoram must not be abused, for it can dull the senses and cause drowsiness, and in large amounts is stupefying (9, p. 192).

It is used in treating high blood pressure and heart conditions, as it dilates the arteries, thereby reducing strain on the heart (9, p. 192).

A hot compress of Marjoram over the abdomen will ease menstrual cramps more effectively than anything else I know (9, p. 192).

By its action in lessening both emotional response and physical sensation, Marjoram has the effect of being an anti-aphrodisiac (9, p. 192).

Sprains, bruises, colds, rheumatism, intestinal cramps, menstrual problems, anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, insomnia, circulatory disorders, muscular problems (1, p. 403).

More info on marjoram essential oil, click here.

Therapeutic Properties

analgesic - deadens or relieves pain; anodyne
antibacterial - prevents bacterial growth
antiseptic - destroys and prevents the development of microbes/bacteria
antispasmodic - prevents and eases spasms, convulsions, or cramps
calmative - a sedative or mild tranquilizer
circulatory - promotes flow of blood and lymph
digestive - promotes or aids digestion
nervine - soothing and toning to the nerves and nervous system
sedative - soothing agent that reduces nervousness, distress, or irritation

Click here for a printable PDF chart of the Therapeutic Uses and Properties of Essential Oils.

Applications

Topical:

Apply diluted to bottoms of feet or directly on area of concern.

Ok for children 2+ with proper dilution.

Pregnancy and lactation safe with extra dilution.

Click here for the essential oils dilution chart.

Inhalation:

Diffuse or inhale directly.

Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Internal:

Although the quality of Selah Oils is excellent, it is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a certified physician who is also certified in aromatherapy. We recommend getting internal dosing instructions from a licensed physician as some essential oils are not recommended for oral consumption. This is in no way a reflection on our oil quality, only a matter of safety and caution with respect to how concentrated essential oils are. When used within safe parameters, and under your physician's care, the quality of our essential oils is such that they can be used internally if deemed appropriate.

However, with that said, it is important to remember the extreme concentration of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery" (Schnaubelt 96).

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.

Cautions

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.

Marjoram essential oil is contraindicated for asthma.

If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes.

Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

GC/MS Key Constituents:

tetrpinene-4-ol 23.60%
linalool 18.90%
sabinene hydrate 6.53%
terpinene 6.69%
sabinene 5.23%
alpha copaene 4.84%
limonene 4.51%
alpha terpinene 4.43%
alpha terpineol 4.03%
para cymene 3.10%
linalyl acetate 2.23%
terpinolene 1.30%

References

Worwood, Valerie. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. Novato: New World Library. Revised 2016. Print.
Worwood, Valerie. Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child. Novato: New World Library. 2000. Print.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Advanced Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1998. Print.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 2011. Print.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Medical Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1999. Print.
Price, Shirley. Price, Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. Fourth edition, 2012. Print.
Tisserand, Robert, et al. Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Health Care Professionals. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2014. Print.
Aletha Press. Essential Oils Natural Remedies: The Complete A-Z Reference of Essential Oils for Health and Healing. Berkeley: Aletha Press. 2015. Print.
Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy an A-Z. London: Vermillion. 2000. Print.
Higley, Connie & Alan. Reference Guide for Essential Oils. Spanish Fork: Abundant Life. 2012. Print.
Purchon, Nerys and Lora Cantele. The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook For Everyday Wellness. Toronto: Robert Rose. 2014. Print.
Buckle, Jane. Clinical Aromatherapy Essential Oils in Practice. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2003. Print.

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