Herb
Marjoram
A sweet, mild herb from the oregano family that quietly makes a meal — and a cup of tea — feel a little more soothing.
🌱 What it is
Marjoram is a tender, sweet-smelling herb related to oregano, used fresh or dried in cooking and traditionally brewed as a mild tea.
✨ How it may help
- May help support comfortable digestion
- May help support easing everyday tension
- May help support clear breathing when congested
- May help support a relaxed, settled feeling
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried marjoram in hot water for 10 minutes as a tea, or use the herb generously in cooking.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tbsp dried, crumbled (1.7 g) · about 5 calories
- Vitamin K
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin A
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Food and tea amounts are gentle, but the concentrated oil is strong and not meant for casual internal use, and large medicinal doses should be avoided in pregnancy.
🍃 A note from nature
It's a small kindness of creation that a humble kitchen herb can double as a gentle comfort in a warm cup.