Watermint vs Marjoram

Aquatic European mint and parent of peppermint, used in traditional medicine for digestive and respiratory.

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

menthol, menthone, menthofuran, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

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

European digestive herb, Roman bath herb, Celtic respiratory plant

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

digestive carminative, respiratory decongestant, antispasmodic, antimicrobial

Carminative, Antispasmodic, Sedative, Antimicrobial

2-4g dried herb as tea daily

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

GERD, hiatal hernia, gallstones

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

heartburn, GI relaxation

Sedation in high doses, Blood thinning potential