Marjoram Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, comforting herbal blends for calm evenings
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Marjoram essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Origanum majorana, grown in Egypt. It has a fresh, green, herbaceous aroma with a woody, slightly medicinal edge, and acts as a warming middle note.
Its comforting scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with warmth, calm and easing everyday tension, and it is a popular choice for evening diffuser blends and cosy winter aromas. It pairs well with lavender, chamomile and fresh herbal oils. It is a skin irritant and a skin sensitiser, so dilute it before use on the skin and patch test first.
- Fresh, green, herbaceous aroma with a woody edge
- Warming middle note that adds body to herbal blends
- Traditionally associated with warmth, calm and easing everyday tension
- Pairs well with lavender, chamomile, cypress and eucalyptus
Blends well with: Bergamot, chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, tea tree and ylang ylang
About this oil
Marjoram essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Origanum majorana, grown in Egypt. It has a fresh, green, herbaceous aroma with a woody, slightly medicinal edge, and acts as a warming middle note.
Its comforting scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with warmth, calm and easing everyday tension, and it is a popular choice for evening diffuser blends and cosy winter aromas. It pairs well with lavender, chamomile and fresh herbal oils. It is a skin irritant and a skin sensitiser, so dilute it before use on the skin and patch test first.
- Fresh, green, herbaceous aroma with a woody edge
- Warming middle note that adds body to herbal blends
- Traditionally associated with warmth, calm and easing everyday tension
- Pairs well with lavender, chamomile, cypress and eucalyptus
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–5 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a warm, calming room aroma, on its own or with lavender and chamomile.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2% (roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Marjoram Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Origanum majorana |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Leaves and flowering tops |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to greenish liquid |
| Aroma | Fresh, herbaceous and woody |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Shelf life | 1–2 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Marjoram is a skin irritant and a skin sensitiser. It is flammable and may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
