Origanum majorana Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Origanum majorana Linnbelongs to Labiatae, Lamiaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are S-atar, Wara Rihan.
The English Name for this herb is Common Majoram.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Dona Marwa, Marzanjosh, Mirzanjosh, Sathar, Sweet Majoram.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Origanum majorana Linn are Anthelmintic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Resolvent, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.

Oil:

  • Aromatic
  • Stimulant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Oil of Origanum majorana Linn are Hemicrania, Dyspepsia, Earache, Dysmenorrhoea, Flatulence, Colic, Rheumatism, Digestive Complaints.

    The Indications of Above Ground Parts of Origanum majorana Linn are Fever, Colic, Catarrh, Flatulence, Pain, Pruritis, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Constipation, Vomiting, Leucoderma, Headache, Nervous Headache, Rheumatism, Chest Pain, Joints Pain, Catarrh in Cephalic Region.

    The Indications of Extract of Origanum majorana Linn are Spleen Inflammation, Flu, Liver Inflammation, Flatulence Colic, Headache, Dropsy.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Origanum majorana Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Origanum majorana Linn is 1st order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Origanum majorana Linn.

    Compound Preparations

    Origanum majorana Linn is used in the preparation of Muffareh Kabir, Safuf Muhazzil compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb9.000g

    Herb's Description

    Origanum majorana Linn. A medium sized aromatic perennial herb 30-60 cm tall, leaves petiolate elliptic, 6-25 mm long, entire, broadly obtuse, fomenfose, spikelets oblong 3-5 in a cluster; bracts not prominently coloured, calyx oblique; corolla white to pink or pale lilac, 4 mm long, limb short, upper lip erect, unequally 2-lobed; nutlets Ovoid, smooth.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Gilgit, Swat, Temperate Himalayas, Western Asia.
    Odor: The odor of Origanum majorana Linn is Aromatic,Pungent
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Origanum majorana Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Origanum majorana Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Origanum majorana Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use may cause biliousness.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Origanum majorana Linn. (work in progress)