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Marjoram

Closely related to oregano but sweeter and more delicate, marjoram shares its antioxidant aromatic oils and a long traditional role in easing digestion.

Benefits

Key compounds

Terpinen-4-olsabinene hydraterosmarinic acidflavonoidsantioxidants

May help with

Best for these goals

Gut healthantioxidant

How to use it

Fresh or dried in cooking, added near the end to preserve its delicate flavor; also brewed as a tea

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Culinary amounts are safe; avoid medicinal amounts in pregnancy; Lamiaceae (mint family) allergy possible
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