Mountain Mint vs Marjoram Egyptian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Respiratory

Marjoram Egyptian

Origanum maru

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Mountain Mint

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Marjoram Egyptian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Native North American perennial with intensely minty aroma; used by Indigenous peoples for fevers, headaches and respiratory conditions.

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

Active Compounds

pulegone, menthol, limonene, caryophyllene, flavonoids

carvacrol, thymol, linalool, sabinene, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Fevers in Indigenous North American medicine, Headaches and sinusitis, Digestive complaints, Used by Meskwaki and Ojibwe peoples

Respiratory infections, Digestive complaints, Nervous conditions, Headache

Modern Uses

Carminative, Diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

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

Adult Dosage

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

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses, Allergy to Lamiaceae

Pregnancy large medicinal doses

Side Effects

GI upset in high doses

Mild GI effects, Possible allergic reaction

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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