Origanum majorana Linn
Origanum majorana Linn belongs to Labiatae, Lamiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are S-atar, Wara Rihan.
The English name for this herb is Common Majoram.
The Urdu names for this herb are Dona Marwa, Marzanjosh, Mirzanjosh, Sathar, Sweet Majoram.
Description
Origanum majorana Linn. A medium sized aromatic perennial herb 30-60 cm tall, leaves petiolate elliptic, 6-25 mm long, entire, broadly obtuse, fomenfose, spikelets oblong 3-5 in a cluster; bracts not prominently coloured, calyx oblique; corolla white to pink or pale lilac, 4 mm long, limb short, upper lip erect, unequally 2-lobed; nutlets Ovoid, smooth.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Origanum majorana Linn are Anthelmintic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Resolvent, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Origanum majorana Linn's Oil are Aromatic, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Origanum majorana Linn's Above Ground Parts are Fever, Colic, Catarrh, Flatulence, Pain, Pruritis, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Constipation, Vomiting, Leucoderma, Headache, Nervous Headache, Rheumatism, Chest Pain, Joints Pain, Catarrh in Cephalic Region.
The indications of Origanum majorana Linn's Extract are Spleen Inflammation, Flu, Liver Inflammation, Flatulence Colic, Headache, Dropsy.
The indications of Origanum majorana Linn's Oil are Hemicrania, Dyspepsia, Earache, Dysmenorrhoea, Flatulence, Colic, Rheumatism, Digestive Complaints.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Origanum majorana Linn is 1st order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Origanum majorana Linn is Aromatic,Pungent.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 9.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Origanum majorana Linn is used in the preparation of Muffareh Kabir, Safuf Muhazzil.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Origanum majorana Linn are Mentha arvensis Linn., Mentha piperita Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituent of Origanum majorana Linn is Essential Oil.
The active constituents of Origanum majorana Linn's Oil are Bitter Principle, Terpenes.
Antidotes
The antidote of Origanum majorana Linn is Apium graveolens Linn. (Seeds).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Origanum majorana Linn. (work in progress)