"Marjoram the Wild" or "Oregano the Amaracton" or Origanum Majorana according to its scientific name. The "joy of the mountain" as it is called because it is so beautiful and so much grace offered generously on the Mediterranean mountain slopes!
The wild, perennial herb of the mountains of Greece with its small aromatic and decorative leaves that must be picked quickly ─ quickly from May to June, to catch them before they start to grieve!
And it is precisely these small pink, white flowers with the bitter and warm taste that give us the wonderful decoction of Marjoram. But beyond the taste, the healing properties of the decoction are also characteristic.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF MARJURANA FOR THE BODY
PiPerhaps in Ancient Greece, the father of medicine Hippocrates, along with Galen and Theophrastus Pliny, had been introduced early on to the beneficial effects of marjoram.
Marjoram is the strongest ally for our digestive system as it acts as an antispasmodic. antiemetics, relieves indigestion and flatulence. It also helps a lot in digestion as it works as a deterrent to stomach ache. The action of marjoram is very well known as a sedative from simple headaches to migraines! For this reason it also acts as an analgesic for toothache.
However, its use, which is more surprising than the others, is in alternative medicine, where it approaches every neurological disease, with great success. Neurosis, mental illness, anxiety, migraines and vertigo are extremely sensitive to the use of marjoram.
In addition, its contribution to our respiratory system is crucial. It is beneficial for nervous cough, for colds, tonsils, bronchitis and of course for asthma.
Finally, marjoram is without a doubt a general shield of our body. It is a rich source of vitamins such as vitamin C, niacin (B3), vitamin B6, vitamin A. It also contains valuable folic acid, vitamin K and β - carotene. It also contains many minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and manganese.
HISTORY FROM "GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite wanted to give her own love potions to people. So plant the marjoram on Olympus. with the young girls cutting his flowers and putting them under their pillow waiting for the goddess Aphrodite to reveal to them the man of their life!
But it was also the plant with which they decorated the wedding bouquets. Respectively, in Ancient Rome the bride and groom wore marjoram wreaths! It was also one of the most "famous" perfumes of antiquity, "Amarakinon"
During the Middle Ages Marjoram was used in cakes, creams, porridges and in salads! In the Renaissance of Letters and Arts, he marinated meat and fish while also giving aroma to the egg!