Marjoram
Origanum majorana (syn. Majorana hortensis)
Folk names: Sweet Marjoram, Knotty Marjoram, Joy of the Mountain, Mountain Mint, Wintersweet
Warning: Pregnancy + Action-Overload
Can cause convulsions of the uterus which may lead to premature labor or miscarriage.
Marjoram has been used for millenia as both a spice and medicine/magic. That said, it has a lot of powerful "actions" that it takes medicinally making it one of the things that we suggest confirming with your doctor prior to extended ingestion.
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Gender: Masuline
Divinities:
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Aphrodite (Greek)
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Venus (Roman)
Parts Used: Leaves, Flowering Tops
Uses:
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Herb (Cooking, Burning)
Taste:
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Bitter
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Spicy
Energy: Warming
Marjoram + Marriage
Ancient Greeks crowned newly married couples with Marjoram during nuptials to bring happiness to their marriage.
Sources
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A Green Witch's Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin (Indiebound Books)
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Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham (Indiebound Books)
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The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock (Indiebound Books)
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Green Witchcraft Grimoire: A Practical Resource for Making Your Own Spells, Rituals, and Recipes by Amythyst Raine (Indiebound Books)
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Grove & Grotto, A Witch's Glossary of Herbs (Website Blog Post)
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The Herbarium by The Herbal Academy of New England, Monographs, Marjoram (Subscription Site)
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The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs by Judy Ann Nock (Indiebound Books)
Magical Uses
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Calm
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Cleansing
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Dream
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Family
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Happiness
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Health
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Home blessing
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Love
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Money
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Protection
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Purification
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Relieves Grief
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Shields from Sadness, Evil, and Negativity
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Sleep
Medicinal Uses
(This information has been collected from Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine as well as The Herbal Academy of New England, it has NOT been confirmed by Licensed Herbalist)
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Anti-atherosclerosis
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Antibacterial
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Anticholinesterase
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Anti-fungal
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Anti-inflammatory
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Antimetastatic
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Antioxidant
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Antiplatlet
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Antiprotozoal
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Antispasmodic
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Antitumor
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Antiulcerogenic
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Aromatic
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Cardioprotective
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Carminative
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Diaphoretic
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Digestive
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Diuretic
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Expectorant
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Gastroprotective
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Hepatoprotective
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Sedative
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Stomachic
WARNING: Talk to your Doctor/Medical Professional before adding any
Supplements, herbal teas, Infusions, etc.
Part of the reason that we list Medical Jargin is because many plants can interfere with or even counteract medications we already take or it can exacerbate ailments we already have.
When talking to your Medical Professional, we suggest asking
what "actions" an herb might do to interfere with your health, either positive of negative. For example, if you suffer from heartburn, a Cholagogue which creates more bile may not be advantagous. Too much of a good thing, eh?