attn aromatherapists! advice on majoram essential oil

[WilSanueae]

i am being a bit naughty and have also put this in general discussion, but on reflection i think its better here

i have ordered some essential oils to practice (on myself and my boyfriend) before i start my aromatherapy course, however i have been sent marjoram instead of sweet marjoram, how great are the differences?

i wanted it for tension (muscular) and headaches

 

[Mandie]

Hello vicki[sm=wave.gif]

Moo moo here....
in regards to your question....

there are differences between the two oils. especially chemically. Spanish majoram (Thymus mastichina) has a higher level of "Ketones" (a chemical) than Sweet majoram (Origanum majorana)you must be cautious as ketones can build up in the body and cause problems if you are not careful, Thay are generally more toxic. Spanish majoram has a much harsher aroma than sweet majoram does, too. Sweet majoram is usually much nicer (im my opinion!). I don't use Spanish majoram, only sweet.

Sweet majoram has little if no ketones, and is generally better overall, and
having cheked my book, Sweet majoram seems to be more beneficial than spanish. I will list the properties of both.

Spanish majoram (Thymus mastichina)Botanical family - Lamiaceae

Nervous system - calming

Endocrine system - Stimulates mucous glands, stimulates secretions

Circulation & Immune syst - Bactericidal

Skin, muscles & body tissues - Antiseptic

Respiratory system - Decongestant, expectorant, stimulates mucous glands

digestive sys - Nothing

Urinary sys - Nothing

Reproductive sys - nothing



Sweet majoram (Origanum Majorana)Botanical family - Lamiaceae

Nervous system - analgesic, antispasmodic, balancing, calming, addiction, depression, headaches, obbsesional psychosis, vertigo

Endocrine system - Balances, parasympathetic nerves, underactive thyroid

Circulatory & immume - Antiviral, bactericidal, lowers B.P, arteries, balances heart circulation, vasodilatory

Skin, muscles & bodily tissues - Antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, arthritis, bruises, due to blood flow, cuts, muscle aches, rheumatism, toothache

Respiratory system- Bactericial, bronchitis, cattarh, colds, coughs, nervous breathing, otitis, rhinitis, sinusitis

Digestive system - Calming, diuretic, diarrhoea, enteritis, flatulance, laxative, ulcers

Urinary system - nothing

Reproductive system - emmanogogue, painful periods, sexual obbsession problems (is an anaphrodisac).

Avoid during pregnancy.

The book i have loked them both up in is called "essential oils in colour" and is by Rosemary Caddy. Her books are wonderful, and they really helped me get to grips with the chemicals, i would reccomend it if you are studying aromatherapy vicki!!!. Hope this helps. If you asked for sweet majoram, then thats what they should have sent!. It might be a good idea to send it back and get some sweet majoram, but it is up to you. As you can see Sweet majoram is much better and more suited to what you wanted it for in the first place....All good essential oils should have the botanical names on the bottle.

anyway vicki good luck with your studies and the oils
love and blessings
moo moo
xx

 

[Addedsidiossy]

I agree. I only use Sweet Marjoram. Send it back and get what you asked for. In future when you order you will need to check you have asked for the right oil. Use the latin names to avoid confusion![&:]