Botanical Name: Origanum majorana
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Parts Used: Leaves
Habitat: Egypt
Egypt is the largest producer of quality marjoram spice. Other significant producers include East Europe, France etc. USA is an important importer of this herb.
Use of Marjoram
The herb is used for cooking and adding flavor and aroma to various dishes. It is popularly used to make : chicken, fish, tomato dishes, sausages, lamb, beef, pork, stuffings, breads, salad dressings etc.
Knotted Marjoram or Sweet Marjoram can be steam distilled to get the valuable essential oil. It has certain medicinal properties which are used as a treatment for aching muscles, flatulence, hypertension, colic, coughing, sprains, rheumatism etc.
Dried marjoram flowers are used for decorative arrangements or potpourri. It is can be used as an effective natural home insect repellent.
Sweet Marjoram is also used as an effective fragrant bath herb.
Product’s Season is July- September