Thursday, 25 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 275. Majoram

Majoram (Origanum vulgare) herb and oil are used as flavouring and to 'spice up' marinades. A medicine was made from its flowers; leaves and oil. Although there's no good evidence, it was commonly used for a runny nose; coughs or colds.
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