Marjoram/ Marikozhundhu

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Origanum

Species: O. majorana

Marjoram is botanically known as Origanum majorana, it belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Some other names of this herb are sweet marjoram, wild oregano. Marjoram is different from oregano, but it is closely associated with this herb. Nowadays, this herbal plant is commonly grown in Mediterranean regions, and also people grow this plant in their gardens around the world. People use this marjoram in various forms like marjoram powder, fresh or dried marjoram leaves, and marjoram oil.

It is also used in cooking to add taste and flavor to foods. This herbal plant is used in sauces, soups, salads, and meat dishes to add flavor. Moreover, this herbal plant is also used in body lotion, skin cream, bath soaps, and shaving gels. All the forms of these marjoram leaves have numerous health benefits that help to treat various health issues.

Health Benefits

• Consuming marjoram tea will help to calm the stomach and digestive system.
• It provides better relief from nausea.
• It also helps to treat constipation and diarrhea.
• Due to the antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiviral properties of this herb, it is used to get relief from common illnesses like fever, cough, cold.
• Another important benefit of this marjoram is, it enhances the circulatory and cardiovascular systems.
• The anti-inflammatory properties of this herb provide better relief from asthma, sinus headaches, body aches, etc.