What is marjoram
(scientific name: Origanum majorana) is a herbaceous plant, leaves a simple opposite dark green color, white flowers color reddish, his square leg The form, an aromatic plant of the windy species, passed through the bait, and the ammonium of the oral species, belongs to the family of mint. Marjoram grows in Mediterranean countries and in most
Arab countries. [1] [2] Marjoram is used in the form of oil, in the form of fresh or dried leaves, or in the form of powder. In addition to its health benefits, it has many uses; it is used in cooking as a flavoring material; it is used in the preparation of soups, salads, sauces and various meat dishes, Special skin as body lotions, shaving creams. [2]
The nutritional value of the marmalade
Marjoram leaves and flowers and seeds on a strong force pilot called the name of the herb itself contains oil, [1] The following table shows the nutritional value per 100 grams of dried marjoram leaves: [3]
Food ingredient Nutritional value
Water 7.64 grams
energy 271 calories
protein 12.66 grams
Total fat 7.04 grams
carbohydrate 60.56 grams
Fibers 40.3 grams
Calcium 1990 milligrams
iron 82.71 mg
Magnesium 346 milligrams
Phosphorus 306 milligrams
potassium 1522 milligrams
sodium 77 milligrams
zinc 3.60 milligrams
vitamin C 51.4 milligrams
Vitamin B1 0.289 milligrams
Vitamin B 2 0.316 milligrams
Vitamin B3 4.120 milligrams
Vitamin B6 1.190 milligrams
Folic acid 247 micrograms
Vitamin A 8068 IU
Vitamin E 1.69 micrograms
Vitamin K 621.7 micrograms
Benefits of Marjoram
The plant of Marjoram herb has many health benefits, including the following: [2]
• Prevent inflammation in the body, and alleviate the health problems resulting from it, such as fever, asthma, body pain, muscle spasm, in addition to migraines, and headaches that result from sinus infections.
• Fight depression, calm nerves, reduce stress and anxiety, fight insomnia , and control excess sexual desire.
• Enhance the efficiency of the functions of the digestive system, and by increasing the secretion of digestive enzymes and saliva, soothe stomach irritation and expel abdominal gas and treat intestinal infections and prevention, and relieve the symptoms of nausea, soothe stomach cramps and relieve pain, in addition to its properties that relieve the problem of diarrhea and constipation, as it aperitif . These properties can be used if about 2-4 cups of marjoram are consumed within two hours.
• Relieve pain associated with arthritis, muscle pain, back pain and teeth by applying it topically to places of pain.
• Cleansing the body and fighting germs, fungi and viruses, which means fighting many diseases and common health problems such as food poisoning, tetanus infections, wound typhoid fever, malaria, measles, colds and flu.
• Organize the menstrual cycle in women, and alleviate the symptoms associated with them.
• expectorate.
• Promote cardiovascular health, by expanding blood vessels, lowering high blood pressure , reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, and high cholesterol risks in the blood; some studies have shown that low blood pressure and low blood cholesterol levels reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease.
How To Use Marjoram
There are several ways to use marjoram to benefit from its therapeutic properties, including: [2]
• Marjoram oil: It is used by applying it topically to places of pain and cramps such as toothache and many other health problems.
• Boil the marjoram: by adding a teaspoon of marjoram to a cup of water, and leave the mixture to boil for a quarter of an hour, and then filtered and drink, to take advantage of its characteristics of the digestive system as mentioned above.
• Marjoram: By adding two teaspoons of ground marjoram to a glass of cold water, leave the mixture aside for a full day and then liquidate it with honey. Its concentration can be increased by adding 6 tablespoons of marjoram instead of two tablespoons to take advantage of its sedative and antidepressant properties. .
Marjoram consumption warning
The use of marjoram is safe if consumed in cooking, or consumed by adults in oral quantities studied and for short periods of time when needed, but it may lead to cancer if used for a long period of time, and may lead to Skin irritation and eye if applied fresh on them, [4] and precautions and precautions to be followed when using the marjoram what follows: [4]
• May increase the secretion of fluids in the lung, which may exacerbate respiratory problems such as asthma and emphysema.
• May increase blood thinning and slow clotting, which increases bleeding, especially in people with hemorrhagic disorders.
• May aggravate the problem of stomach ulcers because of its properties that increase the secretion of the stomach.
• May slow down the heart rate, which adversely affects people who already have a low heart rate.
• It may cause allergies especially in people who are allergic to basil, mint, thyme, sage , lavender, hyssop, and other oral herb.
• May affect blood sugar levels, so sugar levels should be monitored well if consumed by diabetics to take advantage of its various health characteristics.
• May aggravate the problem of intestinal obstruction if it is consumed by people who already have the problem of intestinal obstruction.
• May increase urinary secretions in the urinary tract, leading to obstruction in people who already have urinary tract problems.
• There is no evidence that the consumption of marjoram is dangerous during breastfeeding, but it is recommended to avoid using it to avoid any potential health risk.
• It is advised not to give marjoram to children because it may be unsafe for them.
• It is recommended not to use marjoram for health purposes for at least two weeks before undergoing surgery, as it may increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery.
References
1^ A b Prof. Abdel Basset Mohamed El - Sayed and O.abd Tawab Abdullah Hussein (2010), Encyclopedia mother for treatment plants and medicinal herbs (fourth edition), Cairo: Alpha Publishing and Distribution, page 442. Adapted.
2^ A b t w "Marjoram ( of Origanum Majorana) - Marjoram Benefits" , Herb Wisdom , Retrieved 16-1-2017. Edited.
3↑ "Basic Report: 02023, Spices, marjoram, dried" , United States Department of Agriculture , Retrieved 16-1-2017. Edited.
4^ A b "MARJORAM" , of WebMD , Retrieved 16-1-2017. Edited. Share article
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