{"id":236,"date":"2017-07-12T14:39:02","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T14:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/herbs.widevalley.net\/?p=236"},"modified":"2017-07-12T14:39:02","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T14:39:02","slug":"marjoram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/widevalley.net\/index.php\/2017\/07\/12\/marjoram\/","title":{"rendered":"Marjoram"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marjoram<\/span><\/h3>\n
Marjoram, also known as Sweet Marjoram or Knotted Marjoram is a perennial herb used for its sweet and citrus flavor.<\/span><\/div>\n
The leaves are either used in fresh or dried form for culinary purposes. Sweet Marjoram lend a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish it is used for.<\/span><\/div>\n
Marjoram belongs to the species of Oregano and is milder in flavor. Marjoram Spice is used in Italian, French, North African, Middle Eastern, and American cuisines.<\/span>
\nThe soil, climate and the season determines the oilo content of the plant.<\/span><\/div>\n
The aroma is decided by the compounds like bicyclic monoterpene alcohol and cis-sabinene hydrate.<\/span><\/div>\n
Other chemical compounds present are a-terpinene, 4-terpineol, a-terpineol, 1,8-cineol etc.<\/span><\/div>\n
Phenolic compounds are however absent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Botanical Name: Origanum majorana<\/span>
\nFamily Name: Lamiaceae<\/span>
\nParts Used: Leaves<\/span>
\nHabitat: Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span>
\nUse of Marjoram\u00a0<\/span>
\nThe 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dried marjoram flowers are used for decorative arrangements or potpourri. It is can be used as an effective natural home insect repellent.\u00a0<\/span>
\nSweet Marjoram is also used as an effective fragrant bath herb.<\/span><\/div>\n

Knotted Marjoram is also sometimes used to prepare herbal tea<\/span><\/div>\n
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Product’s Season is July- September<\/span><\/div>\n

Final Product :\u00a0Pods,\u00a0Crushed,\u00a0Powder<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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