Marjoram herb is used in kitchens worldwide not only to add fragrance to the meal but it also has therapeutic effect.A medicinal herb that can treat hangovers
Marjoram (Origanum Vulgare) is good for sour stomach, hangovers, loss of appetite, cough, consumption, eruptive diseases, suppressed menstruation, increase the the flow of urine, for poisonous insect and snake bites, dropsy, scurvy, itch, jaundice, toothache, headache and indigestion. It was once used to relieve jaundice and as a breath freshener. The name of this herb is a Greek word which means "Joy of the Mountain" and ancient Greeks had the belief that if this plant grew on a grave then that dead person would enjoy eternal happiness. It is a relative to the mint family. It is good with beef dishes, such as meat loaves, stews and soups. The fresh or dried flowering tops contain a volatile oil and it is traditionally used in Italian, French, North African, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine.
It is similar to oregano and thymeA native of the Mediterranean, it has a subtle flavor and aroma best described as being in the middle ground between oregano and thyme. Therefore, it is similar to oregano in taste and appearance, but it has a sweeter taste.This herb has healing properties and is one of the rare herbs whose flavor intensifies when dried. It is in the mint family (like so many of our favorite herbs). The Botanical names are sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram. The entire plant can be used. It can be used in a number of aromatherapy preparations to improve sleep, ease snoring, calm nerves, and relieve pain.The dried herb placed in a pillow will also make babies sleep. It has been used as an aromatic, carminative and in cough syrups. Store in a cool and ventilated area or leaves can also be put in the freezer for later use.
Marjoram TeaA tea will help in breaking the habit of smoking. Add one teaspoon to a cup of boiling water, let it sit until it is cool enough to drink it. There is no need to add sweetening as this herb is already sweet.The tea, however, will make the throat dry, which is ideal for smokers to stop smoking. A dry throat will make smoking very uncomfortable. Therefore, a cup of the tea a day will make smokers smoke less and will eventually break the habit. The tea also will regulate the monthly menstruating cycle by taking it three to four before menstruation begins. Drinking the tea will also ease ailments such as hay fever, indigestion, sinus congestion, asthma, stomach upset, headache, dizziness, coughs, colds, and disorders associated with the nervous system.
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