Marjoram oil is obtained from Origanum marjorana. This is a tender cold-sensitive, bushy perennial herb, reaching up to about 60 cm height, with hairy stem, dark green oval leaves and small white or pink flowers. It has sweet pine and citrus flavor. The major ter penoids present are sabinene, α -terpinene, Y-terpinene, P-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, CIS-sabinene hydrate, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol and y-terpineol. It has analgesic, anti- spasmodic, anaphrodisiac, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and vulnerary properties. It is warm in action and have calming effect, relieves anxiety and stress. It has good muscle relaxant properties and the pain killing properties which are useful for rheumatism, sprains, strains and spasms, as well as swollen joints and painful muscles.
Technical Details
| Botanical Name | Origanum marjorana |
| Family | Labiateae |
| Part Used | Leaves and Flowering Tops |
| Origin | India |
| Mode of Extraction | Steam distilled |
| Main Constituents | terpenene, d-terpeniol |
| Description | Clear Transparent Liquid |
| Appearence | Yellow or greenish-yellow liquid |
| Organoleptic properties | Sweet, citrus and fruity |
| Refractive index at 20 °C | 1.470-1.475 |
| Specific Gravity at 20 °C | 0.888-0.912 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in 2 volumes 80% alcohol, soluble in other organic solvents |
Uses:In perfumes, flavours, aromatherapy oils, spa oils, cosmetic and medicinal products.
Storage:Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
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