Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Thujanol marjoram

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A perfect alternative to thujanol Thyme oil, thujanol Marjoram oil is known for its powerful purifying properties. Full of balancing virtues for the body, thujanol Marjoram essential oil is useful in cases of stress and irritability. It is also used to stimulate and warm muscles.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Possible but not recommended

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Possible but not recommended

  • Food use

    Food use

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Flowering tops

Botanical name

Origanum majorana CT thujanol

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

Baudoux D. et Miles E. (2008) Les cahiers pratiques d'aromathérapie selon l'école française - Réflexologie. Edition Inspir S.A. Baudoux D. Les Cahiers Pratiques d'Aromathérapie selon l'école française -Dermatologie. Editions Amyris. Baudoux D. (2010) Les cahiers pratiques d'aromathérapie selon l'école française - Pédiatrie. Edition 2011. Edition Inspir S.A. Baudoux D. (2002) L'Aromathérapie - Se soigner par les huiles essentielles. Editions Amyris. N.A.R.D ( ) Aroma News N°9. Editions Inspir.

Properties

thujanol Marjoram essential oil is traditionally used for: Sore throat, cold sores, herpes, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, fungal infection, sinusitis, etc.

Health

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Wellness

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Given its very similar composition, thujanol marjoram essential oil has the same properties as thujanol Thyme essential oil. It is therefore a very good alternative to address the shortage of thujanol Thyme.

Properties

thujanol Marjoram essential oil is recognised for its health benefits:

  • Powerful antibacterial

  • Powerful antiviral

  • Antifungal

  • Promotes balanced immune activity

  • Stimulates and regenerates the liver.

  • Has a hypotensive action and promotes the dilation of blood vessels.

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Respiratory and ENT infections: sore throat, bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, flu

  • Mouth infections: mouth ulcers, gingivitis, stomatitis, tonsillitis, herpes

  • Urinary tract and gynaecological infections: cystitis, vulvitis, vaginitis, urethritis

  • Spasms and contractions of all kinds: palpitations, digestive spasms, spasmodic coughs

  • Respiratory difficulties caused by contraction of the respiratory muscles, spasmodic coughing

  • Liver disorders: viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc.

  • Skin disorders: fungal infections, wounds, tinea versicolor, eczema, etc.

Synergies

  • Mouth sanitiser: Bay laurel essential oil

  • Urinary cleanser: Rosewood essential oil

  • Promotes bronchial clearance: Gully gum eucalyptus smithii essential oil

  • Sanitising, purifying: tea tree and Palmarosa essential oils

  • Toning/balancing of the nervous system: Ravintsara essential oil

  • Muscle cramps and contractions: St John's wort macerate, essential oils of Wintergreen, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lavandin super.

Precautions

  • Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 6 years old.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

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

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Native to Western Asia and the Mediterranean basin, this cousin of oregano is an aromatic herb that has been used in Europe for a long time.

It gained recognition throughout the centuries. In ancient Egypt, marjoram was dedicated to the god Osiris (the god of the dead and guardian of the deceased's survival in the underworld) and was used in embalming ceremonies. This symbolism is also found among the Greeks, who traditionally planted marjoram on the graves of their deceased to bring them peace of mind and spirit.

A symbol of wellness, marjoram is traditionally used to soothe and calm the mind while providing antibacterial and antifugal activity. Ancient Greek texts state that 'taken internally (oral use), marjoram relieves the stomach and is good for liver and spleen pains as it has the virtue of strengthening them'.

thujanol Marjoram essential oil has a rare and exceptional composition! Derived from a specific chemotype of marjoram, this essential oil's composition is a subtle intermediary between sweet Marjoram essential oil and thujanol Thyme essential oil. . Therefore, it is a perfect alternative to the latter, which often suffers from stock shortages due to its rarity.

Its very high thujanol content also gives it warming and stimulating properties for the muscles and blood circulation.

An essential oil that's a must-have in my aromatherapy collection, because it's so effective!

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A very useful ingredient for fighting winter infections, when mixed with other essential oils.

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Maryelle

A must-have for winter! As soon as your throat starts to itch, 2 drops with a little honey and it goes away! I find it just as effective as thujanol thyme, which is much more expensive.

M
Marie

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Cold sore (oral herpes) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • 1 ml Ravintsara essential oil
  • 1 ml of Niaouli essential oil
  • 1 ml Thyme CT thujanol essential oil (can be replaced by thujanol marjoram essential oil)

Use: 1 drop of the mixture 6 to 8 times a day applied locally for 48 hours or longer.

Varicose eczema (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • 0.5 ml Mentha piperita essential oil (peppermint)
  • 1 ml Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree) essential oil
  • 4 ml Eucalyptus citriodora (lemon eucalyptus) essential oil
  • 2 ml Cupressus sempervirens (Mediterranean cypress) essential oil
  • 2 ml Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) essential oil
  • 2 ml Thymus vulgaris CT thujanol essential oil (can be replaced by thujanol marjoram essential oil)
  • 4 ml Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil
  • 10 ml Calophyllum Inophylum (tamanu) carrier oil
  • add up to 100 ml extra Triticum vulgare (wheat germ) carrier oil as required for product optimisation

Use: If accompanied by itching, add 0.5 ml of Tanacetum annuum (blue tansy). Apply 2 to 3 times a day, locally to the eczema. As a supplement to oral administration of tamanu oil

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Sore throats and tonsilitis (Aroma news - Nard)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • 4 ml of Thyme essential oil, thujanol chemotype (can be replaced by thujanol Marjoram essential oil)
  • 1 of ml Melaleuca quinquenervia (Niaouli) essential oil
  • 0.5 ml of Mentha piperita (Peppermint) essential oil

Use: 2 drops on a sugar cube or in a teaspoon of honey or olive oil 4 times a day for 2 or 3 days, and 2 to 3 drops on the lymph nodes in the neck 4 times a day.

Laryngitis (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • 2 drops of Rosewood essential oil
  • 2 drops of Niaouli essential oil
  • 3 drops of Thyme, thujanol chemotype essential oil (can be replaced by thujanol Marjoram essential oil)

Use: 3 drops of the mixture on 1/4 lump of white sugar or in a teaspoon of olive oil 4 times a day between meals for 5 days.

Vulvitis (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingGynaecological issues

  • 1 ml of True lavender essential oil
  • 1 ml bay laurel essential oil
  • 1 ml of Ajwain essential oil
  • 1 ml Thyme CT thujanol essential oil (can be replaced by thujanol marjoram essential oil)
  • 20 ml of Calophylla inophyllum carrier oil

Use: 4 drops of the blend applied locally twice a day until improvement.

Cold sores (oral herpes) in children (over 6 years and with medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • 2 ml Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil or Melaleuca quinquenervia (Niaouli) essential oil
  • 1 ml Mentha piperita essential oil (peppermint)
  • 2 ml Thujanol thymus vulgaris essential oil (can be replaced by Thujanol marjoram essential oil)
  • 2 ml of Cinnamomum camphora (Ravintsara) essential oil
  • 1 ml of Lavandula latifolia spica (Spike lavender) essential oil
  • 3 ml of Argan carrier oil
  • Top up with 15 ml of Calendula carrier oil

Use : Local application of two drops of the blend 8 times a day for 3 to 5 days.

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.