Benefits of marjoram
Marjoram is an aromatic plant that belongs to the mint family. It is found in abundance in the Mediterranean basin and has been widely used since ancient times in herbal medicine and alternative medicine.
Marjoram leaves are used dry, fresh, or even crushed. Oil can also be extracted from them. Marjoram leaves are usually used as a spice to give flavour to food, and to improve its taste, such as adding it to salads, sauces, and seasoning meat.
Marjoram has many names, such as: marjoram and wild thyme.
The benefits of marjoram are as follows:
Promote ovarian health in women
The benefits of marjoram for women are that marjoram may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder accompanied by symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles and acne. A study conducted on 25 women with polycystic ovary syndrome found that marjoram tea improved their hormone levels and insulin sensitivity. Another study found that marjoram led to a significant decrease in ovarian weight and estradiol levels.
Help with pregnancy
If you're trying to get pregnant, this herb may be the gold standard. While it's not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and has not been shown to reverse infertility, it can certainly boost your chances of getting pregnant. Whether you incorporate it into recipes, drink it as a tea or use it in an essential oil, marjoram has been shown to help increase your chance of getting pregnant.
Anti-inflammation
Marjoram has anti-inflammatory properties, due to its antioxidant content, such as: Carvacrol, and antioxidants often fight free radicals; thus preventing cell damage and protecting them from inflammation and tumors.
Relieve colds and winter illnesses
Reducing the severity of colds is one of the benefits of marjoram that can be achieved by drinking boiled marjoram leaves. It plays a major role in treating and alleviating the symptoms of colds, flu, and influenza.
It also plays a role in combating and alleviating throat and pharynx infections, coughs, and runny nose.
Promote digestive health
It has been found that marjoram enhances the secretion of digestive enzymes in the digestive system, aids digestion, improves appetite, relieves stomach cramps, and contributes to the treatment of colic.
It has also been proven to help relieve stomach ulcers, and marjoram decoction is drunk to achieve these benefits.
Helps regulate menstrual cycle
One of the benefits of marjoram for women is its ability to regulate the menstrual cycle, as it does the following:
Stimulates menstrual flow.
It contributes to hormonal re-regulation in non-pregnant women.
Fight bacterial infection
Marjoram has been found to be effective in fighting bacterial infections, and it has also been shown to be a good treatment for urinary tract infections, and this is done by taking very small amounts of marjoram oil.
Supports healthy skin and complexion
Marjoram oil is known for its ability to balance hormones, thus improving skin health. The oil soothes the skin and prevents the appearance of hormone-related pimples by regulating the body’s production of fat. The most prominent benefits include:
Preventing Wrinkles: Skin care products containing marjoram oil are known to help prevent facial wrinkles and treat acne-prone skin.
Balances skin tone: Marjoram contains high levels of antioxidants, and it also has the ability to whiten the skin, and help improve dull skin tone.
Other benefits of marjoram
Other benefits of marjoram include the following:
Treatment of insomnia, headaches, and migraines.
Relieve postmenopausal symptoms.
Treatment of mood swings and depression.
Treatment of back, muscle and nerve pain.
Nutritional value of marjoram
The benefits of marjoram for the body and for treating diseases are many, and this is due to its high content of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Its leaves are a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and folate. Every 100 grams of it contains the following nutritional values:
Nutritional values of a spoonful of dried marjoram powder
Carbohydrates 3.63 g.
Protein 13.0 g.
Fat 5.4 g.
Dietary fiber 40 g.