Quick Overview
Marikozhundhu is a bushy half-hardy perennial herb that is often cultivated as an annual. It is about 1-2 ft tall with descending, multi-branched stems that spill over to create a mound. Since the stems take root where they touch the soil, the mound gradually increases in diameter
Botanical Name : Origanum majorana
English Name : Marjoram
Tamil Name : மரிக்கொழுந்து / Marikozhundhu
Hindi Name : मुरवा , सत्र / murwa, sathra
Malayalam Name : മാർഗ , ചുറ്റണച്ച്ചു / Marugu, Chutanaccu
Telugu Name : మరువము / maruvamu
Sanskrit : dhavanam
About Marikozhundhu ( Marjoram):-
Marjoram is a bushy half-hardy perennial herb that is often cultivated as an annual. It is about 1-2 ft tall with descending, multi-branched stems that spill over to create a mound. Since the stems take root where they touch the soil, the mound gradually increases in diameter. Leaves get up to 2.5 cm long and have a wonderful, very distinctive, perfumy fragrance when bruised. The flowers are tiny, less than 3 mm long and arranged in burrlike heads 1.3 cm long.
Benefits of Marikozhundhu ( Marjoram):-
Digestive Health:
Marjoram is one of those wonderful herbs that can help improve your general digestion and also many specific problems with your digestive system.
Heart Health:
Marjoram may be extremely beneficial for your cardiovascular health. It is a rich source of antioxidants that can help protect the heart as well as other major organs from disease. It is also able to relax and widen the blood vessels which helps reduce high blood pressure levels naturally.
For Women’s:
Marjoram has long been valued in women’s health. It can help to restore the balance of female hormones and to regulate menstruation. Because of its natural emmenagogue properties, it can stimulate menstruation and has even been used to help nursing mothers produce more milk.
Diabetic
It can be a great help to a diabetic patient’s ability to manage their blood sugar levels.
Anxiety
Marjoram especially its essential oil is an excellent remedy for relieving feelings of stress and anxiety.
Gastric ulcer:
It helped replenish mucus on the gastric walls which is key to treating the symptoms of gastric ulcers.
Antimicrobial:
Marjoram has excellent antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties which gives it several therapeutic uses when it comes to bacteria and viruses. Among other things, it can be used to treat colds, flu, staph infections and to help treat infected wounds.
Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.
Disclaimer:
The Consumption details and benefits listed out in our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Any how you are requested to consult your Doctor before use.