Marjoram (majolènn)
Origanum majorana
A crossing plant — kept in both Haitian & Caribbean and Adriatic & Balkan traditions. Two shores, one root.
Marjoram
majolènn
Marjolaine
Origanum majorana
Traditionally used
Digestion, gas, bloating, cough, nervousness, headache, menstrual cramps
Prepared as
Tea: steep 1 tsp dried herb in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup after meals for digestion, bloating, and headache. Fresh herb poultice applied to painful joints and sore muscles. Steam inhalation of marjoram tea for respiratory congestion. Essential oil diluted in carrier oil massaged into temples for headache. Drink up to 3 cups daily for digestive and nervous support.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou pwoblèm vant, gaz, vant anfle, tous, tèt chaje, tèt fè mal, ak doulè règ
Français — Pour la digestion, les gaz, les ballonnements, la toux, la nervosité, les maux de tête, et les douleurs menstruelles
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside