Also known as sweet marjoram, knotted marjoram and previously classed as Marjorana hortensis

The use of herbal remedies, including the herb marjoram, classified as Origanum majorana, are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine for a variety of problems, including bruising, tonsillitis, and a natural disinfectant.

Origanum majorana is an effective remedy for various ailments, and this natural holistic approach to health is becoming more and more popular, but should NOT replace conventional medicine or prescription drugs.

Origanum majorana

Marjoram is also known as Origanum majorana, and has certain therapeutic properties and the reported benefits of using it internally, in the form of a herbal tea (infusion) are listed below.

Marjoram is used for the following  

Origanum majorana benefits:

• natural disinfectant

• antifungal

• antibacterial

• bruising

• flatulence

• stomach bloating

• calm children

• tonsillitis

• anxiety

• painful menstruation

Which part to use for marjoram herbal tea  

The leaves and flowers are used for making the brew.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Therapeutic quantities not to be used during pregnancy.

Making herbal tea  

The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified, is to pour a cup of boiling water over the material to be infused, let it stand for 5 minutes, strain it, and drink it.

• Fresh plant material
  • When the recipe refers to fresh plant material to be used, a 1/4 cup fresh material is used, following the method above.

• Dried material
  • When the recipe refers to using dried material, use 2 teaspoons of material when making it.

• Bark or seeds
  • Should the recipe call for bark or seeds to be used, use 2 teaspoons of seeds or 1 tablespoon of bark.

• Sweetening your infusion
  • You could sweeten your health drink with honey, should you so require, and a dash of fresh lemon juice may also enhance the taste.