Latin name: Origanum majorana
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Other names:
Garden Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram, Gartenmajoran, Huile de Marjolaine,Marjolaine,Majoran, Majorana Herb, Origan des Jardins, Majoranahortensis, Majoranamajorana, Marubaka, Mejorana, Origanummajorana, Sweet Marjoram.
What is marjoram?
Marjoram is a herbaceous plant with red or white flowers and distinctive strong flavour. It is related to oregano. Used as both a spice and herb and for the purposes of perfumery. The antispasmodic, antiseptic, actionof Marjoram can stimulate digestion.
Culinary uses of dried marjoram:
- Used to butter-based sauces, fish sauces, vinegar, tomato-based sauces, eggplant and mushroom sauces.
- Dried marjoram is used with thyme and different flavours in various sorts of sausages.
- The dried seeds are used to flavour confectionery and meat items.
- Italians use it in pizzas, tomato sauces, vegetables and fish dishes.
- It runs well with vegetables including potatoes, beans and cabbages.
- Marjoram is often used as a garnish.
Dried marjoram health benefits:
- Marjoram tea can ease your side effects of flatulence, stomach issues, nausea, constipation or diarrhoea.
- Marjoram can be a useful common solution for peoplewith high risk of hypertension and heart issues.
- Reduce the pains that come from migraines.
- Manage the menstrual cycle and restore hormonal balance in the body.
- Dried marjoram helps to hold the colour of carotenoid pigments.
- Marjoram can treat poisons, convulsion and dropsy as well.
Interesting facts:
- According to Greek legend, marjoram originates from the Mount Olympus, where its aromawas said to be favourites of the goddess of love, Aphrodite.
Methods of farming/ producing product:
Marjoram is indigenous to northern Africa and south-west Asia. It is developed around the Mediterranean, in England, Central and Eastern Europe, South America, the United States, and India. Marjoram is a perennial plant, 60 cm high. Leaves opposite, fluffy, greyish green, whole oval, 1 to 2 cm long. Small white or mauve flowers, gathered in tight clusters in the axils of the leaves with two bracts in the shape of a spoon.
