Essential Oil – Marjoram Spanish

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml | 30ml
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Botanical Name Thymus mastichina
Origin Spain
Part Leaf
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $14.00 through $56.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma
  • A powerful, fresh, and camphorous-herbaceous aroma.
  • It has a much stronger "nasal-clearing" bite than Sweet Marjoram.
  • It opens with a bright, eucalyptus-like top note, followed by a spicy, woody heart and a clean, savory-green dry-down.
  • It smells like a mixture of wild thyme and forest air—crisp, medicinal, and revitalizing
Category Camphoraceous | Spicy | Woody
Note Middle
Intensity 3/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Wild Spanish Marjoram, Mastic Thyme
Chinese 马郁兰
Japanese マージョラム
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Botanical Family Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
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Chemistry Monoterpene
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Common Usage Respiratory Support

  • Effective Expectorant: High cineole content makes it excellent for breaking up congestion, thinning mucus, and clearing the upper respiratory tract.
  • Sinus Relief: Helps open blocked nasal passages and provides relief from sinus headaches when used in steam inhalation.
  • Managing Colds & Flu: Acts as an airborne antimicrobial; diffusing it helps purify the air and support the lungs during seasonal illnesses.
  • Soothing Coughs: Helps relax the chest muscles to ease the strain of persistent, dry coughs.

Muscle & Joint Care

  • Relieving Muscular Aches: Its warming and penetrating properties help soothe sore muscles after exercise or physical labor.
  • Joint Mobility: Often used in massage blends for arthritis and rheumatism to help reduce stiffness and improve localized circulation.
  • Easing Spasms: Acts as an antispasmodic, making it helpful for muscle cramps, "charley horses," and general tension.
  • Tension Headache Relief: When diluted and massaged into the neck and shoulders, it helps release the physical tightness that triggers headaches.

Immune & Physical Vitality

  • Immune System Stimulant: Helps bolster the body’s natural defenses when you feel "run down" or at the onset of a chill.
  • Antiseptic Properties: Can be used in cleaning blends or topical applications (diluted) to protect minor scrapes from infection.
  • Circulatory Support: Helps "warm up" cold hands and feet by stimulating blood flow to the extremities.

Mental Clarity & Energy

  • Dispelling Brain Fog: Unlike Sweet Marjoram (which is sedating), Spanish Marjoram is mentally refreshing and helps improve focus.
  • Combatting Lethargy: Provides a gentle "pick-me-up" for those suffering from mental fatigue or morning grogginess.

Emotional Fortitude: Helps clear the mind of "clutter" and provides a sense of resilience during stressful projects.

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Blending note It works best with other medicinal "openers" or citrus oils that can balance its camphor content.
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Do you know? Because it is technically a Thyme, it is sometimes called "Mastich Thyme." In Spain, the dried herb is often used to flavor olives and meats, and the essential oil is a staple in many traditional "clean-scented" European colognes
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Contraindication
  • Because of its high 1,8-cineole content, it should be used with caution around young children (especially on or near the face).
  • It is much more stimulating than Sweet Marjoram, so it should be avoided if you are looking for a sedative effect before bed.
  • Always dilute to 1–3% for topical use
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