Benefits of marjoram oil

Benefits of marjoram oil

Below we mention some studies that indicated the benefits that marjoram oil may provide:

• One study published in the Pakistan Journal of Nutrition in 2008 showed that marjoram oil - or what is known as marjoram oil - may help relieve asthma attacks and improve lung health and function in adult patients with asthma when taken in doses. Safe. ^[1]

But it is worth noting that consuming marjoram in large quantities - such as found in extracts or nutritional supplements - can lead to increased fluid secretions in the lung, which may aggravate lung problems such as asthma and emphysema.You can read more about that in the section on marjoram damages below. . ^[2] In general, people with asthma are always advised to consult a doctor to prescribe appropriate medications for each person's condition, to know the things that stimulate the emergence of symptoms in them to avoid them, and not to consume any kind of herbs or their extracts without the approval of the doctor. ^[3]

• A laboratory study published in the Flavor and Fragrance Journal indicated that marjoram extract may contribute to inhibiting the growth of some pathogenic bacteria and fungi , as 25 types of bacteria and 5 types of fungi were used in the study, and it was noted that Aspergillus niger It was among the fungi most affected by marjoram extract, while Staphylococcus aureus was the least affected by it. ^[4] Another study published in the Food Research International Journal in 2005 indicated that its antimicrobial properties may make it suitable for use as a natural food flavoring, food preservative and other products. ^[5]

Damage to marjoram oil

The degree of safety of marjoram oil

There is no information available about the degree of safety of marjoram oil, but in general, the marjoram plant is often considered safe when consumed in the amounts found in food, while it is possible to take its extracts or supplements for a short period, but it is likely to be unsafe when used for long periods, and in what comes the degree of safety for some Categories: ^[6]

• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is possible that women may not use marjoram extracts during pregnancy, and there is not yet enough information about the degree of safety of marjoram during lactation, so it is best avoided by breastfeeding women.
• Children: It may not be safe to use marjoram for children in medicinal quantities, so it is advised to avoid eating it by children.

Precautions for using marjoram oil

There is no information available about the dangers of using marjoram oil, and in general, some groups must be careful and careful when using the oregano plant, and we mention among those groups the following: ^[2]

• People with bleeding disorders: Eating large amounts of marjoram - such as found in its extracts or nutritional supplements - may slow the clotting process, which increases the chances of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
• Who suffer slow heart: ; The use of marjoram extracts or its supplements may slow the heartbeat, so it is advised to avoid it by people who suffer from a slow heart rate, or what is known as bradycardia.
• Those who suffer from allergies to some plants: Marjoram may cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (scientific name: Lamiaceae) such as basil, hyssop, lavender, mint , oregano, and sage.
• Diabetics: Marjoram may affect blood sugar levels when used in large quantities - such as those found in its extracts - by people with diabetes, so it is advised for diabetics to carefully monitor blood sugar and signs of low blood sugar when consumed in large quantities. ^[7]
• People with gastrointestinal obstruction: Marjoram may cause intestinal retention when consuming its extracts or supplements, which may worsen symptoms in people with intestinal obstruction. ^[7]
• For those suffering from ulcers: The use of marjoram can cause an increase in gastric and intestinal secretions when consumed in large quantities. Like those found in its extracts, which may worsen the situation when consumed by ulcers. ^[7]
• People with epilepsy: Eating marjoram in large quantities may increase the risk of epileptic seizures . ^[8]
• Those with urinary tract obstruction: Using marjoram in large quantities may increase secretions from the urinary tract, which may worsen the blockage. ^[8]

A brief about the herb oregano and its benefits

Marjoram, or the great marjoram, whose scientific name (Scientific name: Origanum majorana L) is a highly durable and perennial herbaceous plant that grows wild in Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean region. Marjoram oil is used commercially as spices or spices, and some landfills extracted from it are used in industries Nutritional. ^{[9] [2]}

Marjoram herb contains many minerals such as potassium, which contributes to regulating blood pressure , and manganese, which helps regulate brain and nerve functions, in addition to magnesium, which contributes to regulating muscle, nerve, and heart functions, and maintaining bone strength, and it should also be noted that Marjoram contains a small amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and folic acid. ^{[10] [11]}

For more information about the benefits of marjoram, you can read our article on the benefits of marjoram .

References

1. ↑ Mohamed Mohamed, Hisham Saad and Mai Abd El Khalek (2008), “Daily Consumption of Marjoram Oil Improve the Health Status of Patients with Asthma” , Pakistan Journal of Nutrition , Issue 2, Folder 7, Page 312-316. Edited.
2. ^ ^{A b t} "Marjoram" , Www.medicinenet.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 21-9-2020. Edited.
3. ↑ "Asthma" , www.mayoclinic.org , Retrieved 4-10-2020. Edited.
4. ↑ SG Deans and Katerina Svoboda (1990), “The antimicrobial properties of marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) Volatile Oil” , Flavor and Fragrance Journal , Issue 3, Folder 5, Page 187-190. Edited.
5. ↑ E. Va´gi, B. Sima´ndi, A. Suhajda and others (2005), “Essential oil composition and antimicrobial activity of Origanum majorana L. extracts obtained with ethyl alcohol and supercritical carbon dioxide” , Food Research International Journal , Issue 1, Folder 38, Page 51- 57. Edited.
6. ↑ "MARJORAM" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 9-22-2020. Edited.
7. ^ ^{A b t} "MARJORAM" , Www.rxlist.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 22-9-2020. Edited.
8. ^ ^{A b} "Marjoram" , Www.emedicinehealth.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 22-9-2020. Edited.
9. ↑ Robert Vera and Jimmy Chane-Ming (1999), “Chemical composition of the essential oil of marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) from Reunion Island” , Food Chemistry , Issue 2, Folder 66, Page 143-145. Edited.
10. ↑ "Marjoram" , www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au , Retrieved 9-22-2020. Edited.
11. ↑ Malia Frey (11-3-2019), "The Health Benefits of Marjoram" , www.verywellfit.com , Retrieved 9-22-2020. Edited.