Description
Origanum marjorana
Aroma is warm, penetrating and slightly spicy. A comforting oil that is soothing and effective in cases involving stress, anxiety and tension. The oil induces a relaxing effect and is said to have a sedative effect on the mind and body. Also used in the treatment of various sports injuries where muscles are affected, such as bruising and sprains. Could be effective in the treatment of rheumatic pains. May also help in cases of insomnia due to its sedative properties.
PRINCIPAL ACTIONS: COMFORTING, SEDATIVE, SOOTHING AND RELAXING.
APPLICATIONS: MUSCULAR ACHES & PAINS, SPRAINS AND BRUISES. RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, COLDS. HEADACHES, TENSION AND STRESS. SLEEP PROBLEMS.
USE: BATH: 6 DROPS INTO A RUNNING BATH
MASSAGE: 3 DROPS PER 5ml CARRIER OIL
INHALATION: 2 DROPS ON A TISSUE OR 4 DROPS IN A BURNER.
BLENDS WELL WITH BERGAMOT, PEPPERMINT, LAVENDER, ROSEMARY, CHAMOMILE, CYPRESS, CEDARWOOD, TEA TREE AND EUCALYPTUS.