Product Overview
Origanum majorana
Origin: Egypt
Size: 5ml
Synonyms: Majorana hortensis, Origanum dubium
Cultivation: USDA and EcoCert Organic Cultivation in Egypt
Composition: 100% Sweet Marjoram essential oil, certified organic by USDA and EcoCert
Extraction: Water-steam distillation of freshly dried Marjoram flowers
Active Constituents: Terpene alcohols and terpene esters: terpinen-4-ol
Viscosity: Thin
About: Sweet Marjoram is a low-lying shrub whose tight clusters of small flowers emit a powerful, aromatic scent. Sweet Marjoram essential oil has a warming, herbal and spicy aroma. Fresh and dried Marjoram have been used in cooking and herbal medicine for thousands of years. The use of Sweet Marjoram essential oil may help support sleep, relaxation, and healthy muscles and joints.
Common Uses: Sweet Marjoram is used in therapeutic products such as salves, lotions, gels, body oils, massage oils, diffuser blends, pillow sprays, aromatic baths, soaking salts, and compresses.
Blending Recommendations: Sweet Marjoram has an herbaceous aroma that is used as both a middle and base tone.
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Safety Information: Sweet Marjoram is a very safe essential oil that can be used with all populations at proper dilutions.
Maximum Adult Dilution: 6%; 36 drops per ounce for adults.
Maximum Dilution For Children: 1% or 6 drops per ounce.
Do not ingest.
Chemistry:
Terpinene-4-ol        21.67%
Cis-Thuyanol         15.69%
Terpinene           14.14%
Alpha-Terpinene       8.94%
Sabinene             7.23%
Trans-Thuyanol        4.85%
Terpinolene          3.22%
Aplha-Terpineol       3.02%
Beta-Caryophyllene    2.51%
Sweet Marjoram essential oil has 86 constituents in total and is primarily composed of terpene alcohols and terpene esters.
Shelf Life: 2 years in proper conditions before quality gradually declines.
Storage: Store with the cap firmly closed, standing upright, out of direct heat and sunlight.
Notes: Non-GMO, No pesticides, No insecticides, No additives, Gluten free, Vegan, Cruelty free, No carrier oil added.
