Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Spanish marjoram

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Purifying Spanish marjoram essential oil is traditionally used to prevent and relieve temporary colds. Known for its respiratory properties, Spanish marjoram essential oil has long been used during the winter months. Aromatic Spanish marjoram essential oil diffuses a very popular fresh fragrance.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Possible but not recommended

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Aerial parts

Botanical name

Thymus mastichina L. cineolifera

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois.

Grosjean.N (1993) L’aromathérapie. Santé et bien être par les huiles essentielles, Edition Albin Michel

Properties

Spanish Marjoram essential oil is traditionally used for: [Bronchitis](Entry-5AFr3TYqFCqgessential oilXhdpCUm1)

Health

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Properties

In health care, Spanish marjoram essential oil is recognised for the following properties:

  • Expectorant

  • Anticatarrhal, helps decongest bronchial tubes.

  • Rich in antibacterial and purifying active ingredients.

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

ENT infections: sinusitis, bronchitis, etc.

Synergies

  • Respiratory comfort: Ravintsara and Eucalyptus radiata essential oils.

  • Helps to clear up bronchial congestion: Hyssop essential oil.

In practice

Respiratory comfort: blend into your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest and upper back.

Respiratory comfort: Air diffusion in synergy with other essential oils.

Precautions

  • Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for children under 6 years old and for people with asthma.

  • At high doses, may cause skin irritation.

  • No oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.

  • Old or oxidised essential oils should be avoided.

  • Store protected from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient please refer to the specific precautions.

  • Always use diluted

Find out more

Spanish marjoram, also known as Spanish thyme, is a herb from the Lamiaceae family, found mainly in Spain and Portugal. In certain regions of southern Portugal, villages used to light fires with this aromatic herb to celebrate Midsummer's Day. According to popular tradition, anyone who did not inhale the aroma of this bela Luz ("beautiful light" in Portuguese) by jumping over the fire would not fall in love that year.

It differs from other essential oils in the thyme family in its characteristic odour, due to its high 1.8-cineole content. This composition gives it expectorant properties, and it is traditionally used to clear the respiratory tract.

I am testing this essential oil to treat hypertension. I will come back in three months to discuss this experience.

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Good quality at a reasonable price.

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Cecilia

Meets my needs

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Françoise

Marjoram essential oil helps me treat mouth inflammation.

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Graziella

Not tested yet

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Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Sinusitis, colds (N. Grosjean)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • 2 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • 2 drops Roman chamomile essential oil
  • 2 drops Spanish marjoram essential oil

OR

  • 2 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • 2 drops true lavender essential oil
  • 2 drops pine essential oil
  • 2 drops Eucalyptus radiata essential oil

Use: In a bowl of hot water for inhalation.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.