marjoram
Latin name
Origanum majorana
Common names
Roasted herbs, garden major
Plant description
The marjoram grows up to 50 cm high, is heavily branched and has small leaves that are hairy on both sides. It can be recognized by the small, inconspicuous light red to white flowers. The whole plant smells strongly aromaticwhich is why he is called seasoning has many uses in the kitchen.
Plant parts used medicinally
The marjoram will all the herb Used without the root to make medicinal products and harvested at flowering time.
Ingredients
- Volatile oil
- Bitter substances
- Tannins
Medicinal effect and application
The marjoram contributes
- Indigestion (weakly stimulates gastric juice)
- Flatulence
- Loss of appetite
However, marjoram is mainly used and found as a spice almost no use in medicine more.
In the kitchen, marjoram makes heavy dishes more digestible and is often a component of spice mixtures.
Side effects
The essential oil can only in case of severe overdose to a headache and Drowsiness to lead. Otherwise the consumption of marjoram is harmless.