Origanum majorana Roast cabbage, garden-majoranThe marjoram grows up to 50 cm high, is strongly branched and has small, hairy leaves on both sides. It can be easily recognized by its small, inconspicuous light red to white flowers. The whole plant smells strongly aromatic, which is why it is used as a spice in the kitchen in many ways.
Of marjoram, the whole herb without the root is used for medicinal purposes and is harvested when it is in bloom.
- Essential oil
- Bitter substances
- Tanning agents
The marjoram is effective in However, marjoram is mainly used as a spice and is almost no longer used in medicine. In the kitchen, marjoram makes heavy dishes more digestible and is often a component of spice mixtures.
- Digestive problems (weakly stimulating stomach juice)
- Flatulence
- Loss of appetite
The essential oil can only cause headaches and dizziness if overdosed heavily. Otherwise the consumption of marjoram is harmless.