Amarakos was the son of the king of Cyprus Kinyra, who besides being a lord was also a priest of the temple of Aphrodite. Marjoram got its name from Amarakos, while marjoram (Origaum marjorana) is also known as Oregano and belongs to the chilanth. It is a plant that decorates gardens and pots without exceeding 40 cm in height. A native of the Mediterranean, marjoram has been cultivated since Greek antiquity, while it symbolized happiness for Greeks, Romans and Arabs, as according to legend the goddess of love Eros gave the plant its name and planted it on Olympus.

“Amarakinon” or “sampsychinon” was the name of the intoxicating aroma prepared from marjoram by ancient Greeks who lived on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean and supplied it to the market of Athens, which was stunned by its oriental smell.

Marjoram traveled through the centuries because of its beneficial substances, it was one of the favorite medicinal plants of Hippocrates and Galen due to its antiseptic and adjuvant properties, while the Egyptians used it as a natural… Xanax, according to Mesa treated viruses and infections.

As its name suggests, it is a cousin of oregano, its white and pink flowers appear in July while its leaves exude an intoxicating aroma reminiscent of the Greek and Mediterranean countryside. The leaves are harvested in summer, between July and September and after distillation we get the precious marjoram essential oil.

Marjoram is a rich source of natural antioxidants, as its essential oil contains substances such as fiber up to 40%, thymol and volatile oils, vitamins (C, A, K, β carotene, B6, folic acid, niacin), minerals , trace elements (iron, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, calcium and zinc) and triterpenoids, terpenes such as linalool, carvacrol, savinene hydrate, several flavonoids but also caffeine and rosemary acid.

Let’s look at the benefits of marjoram essential oil:

Allergic reactions, hypoglycemia in diabetics, increased gastric secretions, worsening of asthma, intestinal disorders have been reported. At the same time, long-term use in large doses may trigger certain types of cancer. Marjoram when taken in large doses acts as a drug.