Marjoram Egyptian vs Thymus citriodorus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Marjoram Egyptian

Origanum maru

Respiratory

Thymus citriodorus

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Marjoram Egyptian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Thymus citriodorus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North African and Middle Eastern marjoram variety used in Egyptian and Levantine traditional medicine for respiratory, digestive, and nervous conditions.

Hybrid lemon-scented thyme used culinary and medicinally for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

carvacrol, thymol, linalool, sabinene, flavonoids

geranyl acetate, citral, linalool, nerol, carvacrol, thymol

Traditional Uses

Respiratory infections, Digestive complaints, Nervous conditions, Headache

digestive disorders, respiratory infections, antimicrobial, culinary

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Carminative properties, Analgesic action

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, carminative, expectorant

Adult Dosage

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; diluted essential oil for inhalation

3-5g dried herb or essential oil diluted

Contraindications

Pregnancy large medicinal doses

pregnancy large doses, thyroid disease

Side Effects

Mild GI effects, Possible allergic reaction

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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