Sweet Marjoram, (Origanum Majorana) has a spicy, warm fragrance, that is relaxing and comforting. It is helpful to calm emotional tension, sorrow, and nervousness.
In aromas, it blends with lavender, rosewood, and bergamot and preferred and can be used rather than oregano essential oil as a middle heart note in small quantities.
Marjoram stimulates menses, so avoid during pregnancy, except as a cooking herb.
Marjoram is the herb of marital bliss. Maidens wore a sprig announcing their desire to marry and hope for marital bliss.