Artemisia roxburghiana vs Pot Marjoram

Himalayan Artemisia used in traditional medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Perennial Mediterranean herb between oregano and marjoram in flavor; used in Turkish, Greek and Balkan traditional medicine.

camphor, terpineol, thujone, flavonoids

carvacrol, thymol, terpinene, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids

Digestive conditions in Himalayan folk medicine, Respiratory complaints

Digestive conditions in Greek and Turkish folk medicine, Respiratory infections, Culinary and medicinal use in Aegean region, Used in Dioscorides for multiple conditions

Carminative effects, Anti-inflammatory

Antimicrobial, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

2-4 g dried herb as tea

2–3 g dried herb as tea; 1–2 mL tincture; diluted essential oil

Pregnancy, Epilepsy

Pregnancy in large medicinal doses, Allergy to Lamiaceae

Mild GI upset

GI irritation in excess, Rare allergic reactions