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Since ancient days marjoram has been used by many civilizations as a medicinal herb. Marjoram happens to grow in large quantities in Sicily. People of Italy believed that this herb stops unhappiness. This is a subtle plant with sweet aromatic white flowers and oval shaped green colored flexible leaves.More...
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How To Grow Marjoram ?
Origanum, or popularly known as marjoram, is a perennial herb, that is primarily grown for cooking and herbal reasons. Since, it possesses a sweetish, conifer and citrus like flavor, it can also be titled as a sweet or snarled origanum. It is usually utilized to flavor meats, vegetables, sausages and salads. It also demonstrates as an excellent source for adding scent and flavor to different cuisines. This can even be used as a herbal tea and aromatic bath.More...
Marjoram History
In ancient times, people thought marjoram was created by the Greek goddess Venus, who gifted it with its exotic sweet flavor and aroma. This was one of the most desired herbs by Aphrodite. People believed that when an unmarried girl kept marjoram plant in her bed she would see Aphrodite in dreams, who would reveal her prospective life partner.
Another myth from Romans explains that Venus brought marjoram plant as a remembrance for people on Earth about her beauty and exotic scent. Marjoram, when grown in the gravesites, symbolized love, happiness and honor for the departed soul.More...
What Is Marjoram Used For ?
Marjoram is a must have herb in the kitchen. Because of its excellent pine flavor, it is one of the most popular herbs in Middle Eastern dishes. Botanically it is called as Origanum majorana. This herb has various usefulness as herbal medicine, in culinary and also emblematically. Marjoram has been considered a powerful herb by the ancient Greeks and Romans. At present people use it for its revitalizing and restorative qualities. Except for the roots, rest all parts of the plant namely the flowering heads, leaves and seeds are used for various purposes.More...
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