Marjoram (Majorana hortensis or Origanum majorana) belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It mainly grows in Crete, Cyprus, and Turkey. Its stem is upright, and its leaves are small, oval, and arranged oppositely. The entire plant has a dusty green color and produces small white-pink flowers on the tops of the stems during the summer until early autumn.

It is a cold-resistant plant that propagates through seeds planted in spring or autumn. In addition to its extensive use in cooking, Marjoram is one of the main medicinal herbs of modern research.

It is a very powerful antimicrobial due to the volatile compounds it contains (mainly carvacrol and thymol). The volatile and astringent substances of the plant aid and accelerate digestion by stimulating the secretion of gastric juices. It combats hiccups and stomach sourness.

It is considered a good remedy for the common cold because it induces strong sweating. It is a diuretic and helps the body eliminate toxins.

Marjoram is best known for combating anxiety, insomnia, and headaches. This occurs because the natural substances it contains affect the functioning of the nervous system. Regular consumption of the infusion helps increase the functioning of the parasympathetic system and reduce the sympathetic. In this way, this plant acts as a natural sedative for the body.

Herbs are and should be treated as medicines. We recommend always consulting your doctor before taking them.