Cercis siliquastrum vs Pot Marjoram

A Mediterranean ornamental tree with acidic flowers and bark used in folk medicine for digestive and astringent properties.

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

tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins

carvacrol, thymol, terpinene, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids

Astringent use, Digestive tonic, Diarrhea remedy

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

Antioxidant activity, Anti-inflammatory research

Antimicrobial, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

2g dried bark or flowers as tea

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

Pregnancy caution

Pregnancy in large medicinal doses, Allergy to Lamiaceae

Mild reactions

GI irritation in excess, Rare allergic reactions