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:
AromaticStimulant
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
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Whole Herb | 9.000g | |
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)