Marjoram vs Mentha longifolia

Mediterranean annual or tender perennial; sweeter and milder than oregano; used extensively in European folk medicine and Unani medicine for digestive and nervous conditions.

Wild mint widespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa; used in traditional medicine across many cultures.

terpinen-4-ol, sabinene, cis-sabinene hydrate, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

pulegone, piperitenone, menthol traces, carvone, beta-pinene

Digestive conditions in European and Unani medicine, Nervous tension and insomnia, Respiratory infections, Headaches and migraines

digestive disorders, fever, respiratory infections, headache

Carminative, Antispasmodic, Sedative, Antimicrobial

antipyretic, carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

2–4 g dried herb as tea; diluted essential oil; 2–3 mL tincture

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Pregnancy in large medicinal doses, Allergy to Lamiaceae, Bleeding disorders

pregnancy large amounts - pulegone emmenagogue, GERD

Sedation in high doses, Blood thinning potential

GI upset, liver concerns with pulegone-rich preparations