Marjoram

Synonym(s)

Mairan; Majorana hortensis monk; organum majorana; Origanum majorana; sweet marjoram

Definition
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Marjoram is a perennial herbaceous, strongly fragrant plant/semi-shrub of the labiates family, which reaches a height of growth up to 80cm. The plant has a square stem, pink or white flowers, spicy smell marjoram due to the essential oil contained in glandular scales on the surface of the leaves.

Marjoram is an important spice herb, especially in meat processing.

The dried herb (marjoram herb - Origani Majoranae herba) is used phytotherapeutically.

General information
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Originally native to the Near East, Arabia and Egypt, the plant is now cultivated in Central Europe. The plant parts are often grey haired. The opposite, elongated to almost circular, 2.0-2.5cm large leaves are divided into leaf stem and leaf blade. The flowering period is from June to September. The fruits of the marjoram are about 0.1cm in size.

Naturopathy: Origanum majorana is the parent plant of marjoram herba, the leaves and flowers of the plant collected and dried during the flowering period.

Cosmetics: Origanum majorana oil (INCI), the marjoram oil is an essential amber-coloured oil with a spicy, camphor-like smell, which is used in cosmetic formulations.

Origanum majorana leaf extract (INCI) is the extract from the leaves of Origanum majorana, the sweet marjoram.