Technical data
- Product Name: Marjoram
- Latin name: Origanum majorana
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 1/8/8015
Features
- Scent: Warm, sweet-herbaceous, slightly woody and camphoraceous with a soft hay-like undertone
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Middle
- Color: Pale yellow to amber
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Hush Hour
Purpose
- An evening diffuser blend to ease the transition from day to night.
- Recipe
3 drops Marjoram, 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Sweet Orange in diffuser water
Soft Steps Massage
Purpose
- A grounding leg-and-foot massage oil for tired evenings.
- Recipe
2% dilution: 12 drops Marjoram, 6 drops Cypress, 6 drops Cedarwood Atlas in 30 ml jojoba oil
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1–3% dilution in a carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond or argan for general body application.
- Patch test
Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid on children under 6. For ages 6+, use at maximum 0.5–1% dilution and only with adult supervision.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless guided by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep diffusion light and rooms ventilated; avoid direct exposure to cats, birds and small pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly capped in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Best used within 3 years of opening.
