The ancient Greeks discovered the amazing properties of marjoran, calling it a wild variety of "orosganos"( oregano) - a fun elixir of the mountains.
Since then, two kinds of this spicy herb( wild and sweet marjoram) regularly serve people.
The magic and medicinal properties of marjoram are written below.
- Love Potion
- Brother Oregano
- Nutritional value and composition
- Marjoram folk medicine
- outdoor use
- gastronomic subtleties
- In cosmetics and perfumes
- Contraindications and harm
- Few recipes
- Massage cream
Love Potion
In ancient Greece plant belongs topowerful aphrodisiacs, believing that it inflames passion and strengthens love alliances.
He was added to wine and given to the newlyweds, blessing for a happy family life.
Marjoram was decorated with graveyards, believing that it helps the souls of the deceased to find eternal peace.
The Greeks used spices as an antidote, and also as a medicine:
- with gastric disorders,
- spasms,
- puffiness.
The Romans endowed the Majorana with the ability to prolong life. In the Arab countries, the epithet "incomparable"( marijamie) was awarded, and the Europeans lowered its meaning to "sausage grass".
Bavarians mixed spices in their branded sausages, achieving an attractive flavor and taste. Their example was followed by neighbors in Europe, beginning to add grass to sausage stuffing, soups, second courses and even drinks.
In England, during the reign of the Stuarts, the marjoram flowers refreshed the air, drowning out the unpleasant odor, and the oil was added to the toilet water. Dry shredded grass replaced snuff, enlightening the mind and refreshing the memory.
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Oatmeal brother
There are several varieties of spices. On the territory of Europe, it, more often than not, occurs in the form of low grass( up to 25 cm in height) with neat oval leaves and flowers( white or pink).The plant is densely covered with small villi, which gives it a special velvety appearance.
Homeland of a fragrant marjoram, which has a spicy aroma and piquant taste, is considered the Mediterranean, Egypt and Libya. Under favorable conditions, the stems can extend up to half a meter.
Marjoram is recognized as perennial, but it becomes annual in excessively frosty winters. He calmly tolerates drought, loves warmth and light, dramatically reducing the production of essential oil in the shade. Blooms in June-July, bearing fruit by September.
Perennials, as well as oregano( the medicinal properties of grass) grow freely in the wild nature of the Mediterranean, Turkey and the northern regions of Africa. Industrial cultivation of spices is engaged in the Middle East, Egypt, South America and India.
The lion's share of world oil exports falls to France. It is believed that Spain, using as raw raw wild marjoram, delivers a product of lower quality.
Nutritional value and composition of
The most notable component of spice is a light yellow essential oil, responsible for its pleasant specific odor.
So that it does not lose its healing properties, it is harvested during the flowering period of marjoram.
Like any other medicinal plant, marjoram( photo of a plant) reminds a factory for the production of vitamin-mineral complexes.
It contains:
- ascorbic acid and B vitamins,
- fat-soluble vitamins( A, E, K),
- macronutrients: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium and magnesium;
- microelements: selenium, iron, zinc, copper and manganese;
- bitterness, tannin components and organic acids.
Along with essential oil, fiber, fats, proteins and carbohydrates are present here. The energy value is 271 kcal per 100 g.
Marjoram Folk Medicine
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Internal application of
Herbalists advise the plant to be generally fortified:
- it feeds the body with vitamins,
- increases immunity and hemoglobin level.
Healing qualities of spices are recognized by official medicine, recommending decoctions of marjoram for diseases:
- of the heart and cerebral vessels( how to clean folk remedies written here);
- of the stomach, liver and urinary system;
- of the gallbladder( see how to remove sand folk remedies on this page);
- respiratory tract( bronchitis and asthma).
- rheumatism;
- flu, cold and colds;
- inflammation of the paranasal sinuses;
Grass relieves pain and spasm in patients with a sick stomach, improving digestion and appetite, is used as a mild cholagogue and laxative.
Marjoram tones the body of , giving it strength, so it is especially indicated after a stroke and heart attack.
Spice is able to replace salt with patients with diabetes( about the medicinal properties of the medicinal drupe written here) and urolithiasis.
Herbal tea drives insomnia, headache and depression, strengthens the heart muscle and clears the memory.
Inhalations and decoctions of contribute to the sputum and calm the inflamed mucosa of the respiratory tract, softening the cough. Broth rinse the mouth, if it is inflamed or bleeds gently.
With a broken menstrual cycle, the plant makes it normal and makes it less painful.
External use of
For this purpose ointments based on essential oil are used, given its anesthetic, warming and relaxing abilities.
Such drugs are in demand by athletes, as they quickly eliminate swelling and pain in trauma.
However, the ointment can be used for injuries of any origin, including household and industrial:
- it disinfects and heals wounds.
Vegetative ointment - a wide range of indications:
- rheumatoid arthritis,
- dislocations and bruises,
- sprain,
- viral infections,
- purulent abscesses,
- myositis.
Gastronomic finenesses
Characteristic aroma with hardly noticeable notes of cardamom and a tart-pungent taste harmoniously supports the smells of bay leaf( the benefit and harm of the broth), nutmeg and black pepper.
Cooks are often replaced by a marjoram of his wild fellow, oregano, from which lasagna, pizza and pasta only win. Fresh leaves of the plant are sent to salads, cold snacks, sauces and ketchups.
Dried - season soups, meat, vegetable and fish dishes when they are almost ready. Avoiding heat treatment, the grass maximally retains its natural properties.
In the European kitchen, it is customary to make dressings for salads using marjoram:
- , its leaves are dropped into bottles of vinegar or olive oil( use and harm, how to apply).
A week later the dressing acquires a delicate spicy taste and smell.
In the food industry, the spice is "exploited" in the production of sausages and cheese, when preserving tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and squash, adding it to the marinade.
Grass has found its admirers among the producers of kvass, beer, compotes, jelly, liquor and other drinks( hot and cold).
In cosmetic and perfumery
Marjoram is often included in floral compositions of colognes, perfumes and toilet water, selecting them for the company roses, chamomile, bergamot, patchouli and citrus oil.
The disinfecting and wound healing qualities of marjoram are used for cosmetic compositions designed to fight with enlarged pores and acne.
It is established that the plant strengthens the hair follicles, stimulates hair growth and has a beneficial effect on the skin, softening it.
Contraindications and harm to
These include:
- pregnancy,
- severe hypotension,
- childhood( under 5 years),
- intolerance to essential oil or other active elements of the herb.
The last point is easy to check: it is only to drip with oil on the back of the wrist.
Redness and itching will signal a rejection of , and a mild burning sensation( without redness) will tell you that marjoram is harmless for you.
In the absence of allergic symptoms, it can be safely added to food, used as a therapeutic and cosmetic drug.
Some recipes
Tea from marjoram
1 teaspoon of dry or fresh leaves are brewed in a glass of boiling water.
You can drink in five minutes.
Recommend no more than 2 glasses per day.
Inhalations
Oil( 2-3 drops) is added to the dishes with hot water.
Do not breathe over steam for more than 5 minutes.
The drug helps to quickly get rid of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
Oil
In addition to inhalations, it is used for applications, compresses, rubbing and massage. Inside can be taken in two ways:
- 2-3 drops per cup with green tea,
- together with vegetable oil( 2 drops of both on bread).
Massage Cream
10 grams of the cream is mixed with 10 drops of essential oil.
Ointment
Carefully grinded vegetable raw materials are combined with wine alcohol( in equal parts - a teaspoonful).
For several hours, add a teaspoon of cow oil to the mixture.
Heat on a water bath for ten minutes, filter and cool.
Applications
It is considered an effective remedy against calluses and coarsened epidermis.
Olive oil and marjoram are mixed in the same parts( 5 drops each).
This compound daily promazyvayut rough skin and calluses.
After a week, the result will be noticeable.
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