dōTERRA Marjoram Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Marjoram Essential Oil - 15ml
Marjoram is steam distilled from the dried leaf of Origanum majorana, a member of the mint family that doTERRA sources from growers in Egypt, where the plant grows particularly well.
The aroma is herbaceous and warm, with a slightly camphorous edge that sets it apart from culinary oregano even though the two plants are closely related. It's a quieter, softer herb note than Oregano — less of a room-filler, more of a background warmth.
A few drops in a diffuser blended with a woody or herb oil gives a grounded, herbaceous base to an evening blend, and it takes well to topical use once diluted, applied to the wrists or back of the neck as part of a wider blend. This is a scent and blending oil, used here for aroma alone.
Why people choose it
- Herbaceous, warm aroma with a slightly camphorous edge
- Steam distilled from the dried leaf of Origanum majorana
- Sourced from growers in Egypt
- Softer and quieter than culinary Oregano, despite being a close relative
- A grounding base note in herb and woody diffuser blends
How it smells
Herbaceous and warm, with a slightly camphorous edge — softer and quieter than its close relative, Oregano.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Three to four drops in a diffuser, alone or blended with a woody or herb oil for a grounded, evening-friendly base.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the wrists or back of the neck as part of a wider blend.
- Dilution
- One to two drops of Marjoram to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- A gentler, quieter aroma than Oregano, despite the family resemblance — it works well as a background note rather than the lead.
Details
- Botanical name
- Origanum majorana
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Terpinen-4-ol, Cis-sabinene hydrate
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Marjoram smell like?
Herbaceous and warm, with a slightly camphorous edge — softer and quieter than culinary Oregano despite the family resemblance.
How is Marjoram different from Oregano?
They're closely related plants, but Marjoram reads much softer and quieter, more of a background herb note than an assertive, room-filling one.
What does it blend well with?
A woody oil such as Cedarwood grounds it further, while a citrus oil lightens it for a fresher, everyday blend.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Three to four is a good starting point — it's gentler than most herb oils, so it's harder to overdo.
Where does doTERRA source Marjoram from?
Mainly from growers in Egypt, where the plant is well suited to the growing conditions.