sweet marjoram
noun
: a perennial marjoram (Origanum majorana synonym Majorana hortensis) with dense spikelike flower clusters
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Typically, essential oils are extracts from plants—such as lavender, bergamot, and sweet marjoram— that act as a mild sedative causing people to feel relaxed and sleep better.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 July 2024
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and water cress.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 July 2024
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and water cress.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
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“Sweet marjoram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20marjoram. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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