Marjoram Spanish Organic Essential Oil

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Other Names
Mastic Thyme, Spanish Wild Marjoram, and White Thyme
Farming Method
Certified Organic
Plant Part
Blossom and Plant
Country of Origin
Spain
Application Method
Bath, Diffusion, Inhalation, Massage, and Topical
Scientific Name
Thymus mastichina
Extraction Method
Steam Distilled

About the Plant:

Spanish Marjoram Essential Oil, also called Mastic Thyme, is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the Thymus mastichina herb. This herb is more like an evergreen shrub. It has tiny whitish flowers that open into dusty pink buds. Normally, they grow in small clusters that appear during the summer months of July and August. With its bright powerful scent, Spanish Marjoram makes a nice addition to topical salves and stimulating diffuser blends.*

Where It Grows:

Spanish Marjoram is native to the Iberian Peninsula of Portugal and Spain. It can be found growing wild in the Mediterranean; thus, it is popular with herbalists the world over. Its appearance is actually more similar to Thyme than Marjoram, which is reflected in the plant’s botanical name.

Traditional Uses and Lore:

Traditionally, Spanish Marjoram was used as an infusion to ease coughs, colds, and influenza in Spain and Portugal.* Today, it is used in a plethora of immune boosting treatments.* When diluted and blended in a carrier oil, then massaged on to the chest: Spanish Marjoram can help to boost circulation and strengthen immunity to common coughs and colds.*

Along with helping to ease unwanted muscle spasms, it is helpful for reducing minor pain and inflammation.* Spanish Marjoram has also been used with reducing the presence of unwelcome bacteria or fungal growth.* Herbalists found the pungent and herbal aroma has a fortifying effect on the mind and if used in steam inhalation or a diffuser, will help to energize and lift lethargy.*

Other Facts:

  • Scent: Herbaceous, Warm, and Spicy
  • Fragrance Note: Middle Note
  • Composition: 1.8 Cineole, Linalool, α -Terpineol, and β -Pinene
  • Family: Lamiaceae Family

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • USDA Certified Organic
  • Eases Respiration
  • Opens Airways
  • Soothes the Mind

Marjoram Spanish Organic Essential Oil has a warm, penetrating, slightly Eucalyptus aroma. It is often used for respiratory ailments because of expectorant qualities.* Use Spanish Marjoram Essential Oil in a diffuser as a decongestant to help strengthen immunity to common coughs and colds — perfect during the winter months!*

Spanish Marjoram is an herb that can help reduce nervousness and soothe anxiety.* It's also great for use in massage tonics to restore damaged, toxic, and/or infected cells due its additional antioxidant properties, which are perfect if you've been feeling low lately!*

Spanish Marjoram is often confused with Sweet Marjoram, always check botanical name of each in order to make proper selection. It should not be used interchangeable with Sweet Marjoram. These oils have different key constituents; Spanish Marjoram is similar to other 1.8 Cineole rich oils like Eucalyptus and Rosemary.

Topical Application (for use on the skin):

  • Overall Topical Application: Dilute up to 3-5% in any carrier oil (15-25 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following and apply to affected areas:
    • Nervous System:
      • Reduce Nervousness / Fatigue
      • Soothes Anxiety
    • Musculoskeletal System:
      • Eases Muscle Spasms
      • Reduces Minor Pain / Inflammation
      • Helps Clear Bacteria / Fungal Infections
    • Respiratory System:
      • Reduces Congestion
      • Opens Airways — Bronchitis / Sinusitis
     

 

  • Whole Body Massage: Dilute up to 2% in any carrier oil (10 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following:
    • Nervous System:
      • Soothes Anxiety
    • Musculoskeletal System:
      • Eases Muscle Spasms
      • Reduces Minor Pain / Inflammation
    • Respiratory System:
      • Strengthens Immunity
      • Reduces Congestion
      • Immune Support Against Colds / Flu
     

 

  • Aromatic Bath: Dilute in bath salts or milk or similar before adding to a full bath for the following:
    • Nervous System:
      • Soothes Anxiety
    • Musculoskeletal System:
      • Eases Muscle Spasms
      • Reduces Minor Pain / Inflammatio
    • Respiratory System:
      • Strengthens Immunity
      • Reduces Congestion
      • Immune Support Against Colds / Flu

 

Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):

  • Nervous System:
    • Reduce Nervousness / Mental Fatigue
    • Soothes Anxiety
  • Respiratory System:
    • Strengthens Immunity
    • Reduces Congestion
    • Opens Airways — Bronchitis / Sinusitis

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Safety Precautions:

  • Certified Organic Spanish Marjoram is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.*
  • It should not be used during pregnancy.*
  • Excessive use of Spanish Marjoram can lower sexual response, make you feel drowsy, and/or dull the senses.*

General Safety Precautions:

  • Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
  • Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
  • Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
  • Also, use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Spanish Marjoram is not to be confused with Sweet Marjoram. It is steam distilled from the blossoms and plant of a strongly aromatic perennial plant native to Spain. Spanish Marjoram has a warm, penetrating, slightly eucalyptus-type aroma.

It is often used for respiratory ailments such as bronchitis because of its expectorant qualities.* It is considered more effective than Sweet Marjoram for this purpose.* Use Spanish Marjoram essential oil in a diffuser as a decongestant to help relieve sinus headache.* When blended in a carrier oil and massaged on to the chest, Spanish Marjoram can help to boost circulation and strengthen immunity to common coughs and colds — perfect during the winter months!*

Spanish Marjoram is an herb that can help reduce nervousness and soothe anxiety.* It's also great for use in massage tonics to restore damaged, toxic, and/or infected cells due its additional antioxidant properties, which are perfect if you've been feeling low lately!*

The following is a list of conditions which Spanish Marjoram Essential Oil addresses by category:

  • Musculoskeletal System:
    • Eases Muscle Spasms
    • Reduces Minor Pain / Inflammation
    • Helps Clear Bacteria / Fungal Infections
  • Respiratory System:
    • Strengthens Immunity
    • Reduces Congestion
    • Immune Support Against Colds / Flu
    • Opens Airways - Bronchitis / Sinusitis
  • Nervous System:
    • Reduce Nervousness / Mental Fatigue
    • Soothes Anxiety
 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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