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Botanical Name:
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Origanum marjorana |
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Family:
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Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
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Country:
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Egypt |
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Parts Used:
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Flowering herb/Steam distilled |
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Biochemical Class:
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Alcohol, Terpene |
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Fragrance:
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Woody, spicy, camphoraceous |
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Perfume Note:
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Characteristics:
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Warm, clarifying, comforting |
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Properties:
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Analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stimulant (parasympathetic nervous system), stomachic, vasodilator, vulnerary |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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High blood pressure, palpitations, irregular heartbeat |
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Digestive:
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Mouth ulcers, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, digestive infections (staph, coli-bacilius), gastro-duodenal ulcers, gastritis, colitis, diarrhea |
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Endocrine:
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Hyperthyroidism |
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Genito-Urinary:
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Irregular/painful menses, PMS, uterine spasms, leucorrhea, genital hypersensitivity, erethism |
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Immune:
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Colds, flu |
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Integumentary:
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Chilblains, bruises, wounds, infected pressure sores |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Arthritis, lumbago, aches, stiffness, sprains, strains, spasms, neuromuscular contractions, rheumatism |
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Nervous:
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Mental instability, neuralgia, headache, hyperactivity, hysteria, migraine, stress, depression, sexual obsession, claustrophobia, insomnia, vertigo |
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Respiratory:
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Coughs, asthma (juvenile-nervous), bronchitis, respiratory distress, rhinopharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, otitis |
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Emotional:
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Feelings of persecution/oppression, obsession, irritability, heartache, grief, loneliness |
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Chakra:
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Heart #4 |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath |
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Cautions:
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Can cause drowsiness |
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