🌿 Marjoram

{"conditions_treated": ["Digestive issues (gas, bloating, indigestion, colic \u2014 gentle carminative)", "Respiratory congestion (mild expectorant; coughs and colds)", "Anxiety and insomnia (mild sedative nervine)", "Headaches (especially tension headaches)", "Muscle aches and tension (antispasmodic)", "Menstrual cramps (antispasmodic)", "Toothache (clove-like numbing from eugenol)"], "preparation_methods": ["Digestive tea: 1-2 tsp dried herb steeped 10 min; after meals for gas and bloating", "Sleep tea: Marjoram + chamomile + lavender for anxiety and insomnia", "Tincture: 1:5 in 45% alcohol; 1-2ml for digestive or nervous system support", "Infused oil: Marjoram in carrier oil for muscle massage and tension relief", "Poultice: Warm, crushed herb applied to sore muscles", "Steam inhalation: Marjoram in hot water for respiratory congestion", "Chewing leaves: Fresh leaves chewed for toothache (contains eugenol, like cloves)"], "active_compounds": ["Terpinene-4-ol", "Sabinene hydrate", "Eugenol", "Flavonoids", "Rosmarinic acid"], "toxicity_warnings": "Very safe in culinary amounts. Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy (may stimulate uterine contractions). May interact with sedatives (additive effect). Essential oil should be diluted for topical use."}