Majoram Spanish Essential Oil
$252.00
Steam distilled from the leaves and flower-tops, Marjoram Spanish Essential Oil has an aroma reminiscent of eucalyptus. It is digestive and balancing.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Thymus mastichina |
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Plant family |
Lamiaceae |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of the leaves and flower-tops. |
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Origin |
Spain and rest of Europe |
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Plant characteristics |
Thymus mastichina is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). It is hardy to zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. |
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Oil characteristics |
Has an aroma reminiscent of eucalyptus |
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Traditional use |
Cleansing, relaxing and to create spicy flavours for cooking |
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Blends well with |
Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary, Sandalwood |
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Cautions and comments |
Dependent on the amounts of Cineole the plants contained, either grown from seed or from cuttings. |
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Main chemical constituents |
High 1,8-Cineole content. |
Suitable for : All skin