Marjoram has a long history that will goes back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was used to crown newly married couples to ensure happiness. The Greeks believed that if a girl placed marjoram in her bed, Aphrodite would reveal the identity of her future spouse through her dreams. Romans believed that the herb had been touched by Venus, to remind mortals of her beauty.
This herb is considered to be a mint in the oregano family. The three main varieties are: sweet marjoram, an annual and preferred in the kitchen; wild or common marjoram, a perennial, of which is primarily used as a medicinal; and pot marjoram, a tender perennial also known as Cretan oregano, that is most often used as an indoor winter plant.
In the kitchen, it can be described as a mild oregano with a slightly balsamic flavor. It works well with all kinds of meats, fish, soups, eggs and cheese dishes. It is one of the essential herbs in Italian cooking. Marjoram is great be in any bean, split pea or lentil soup. It also enhances the flavor of most vegetables. Other herbs that can goes well with marjoram are: basil, garlic, onion, parsley and thyme.
Marjoram oil is said to relieve toothaches. It takes over 200 pounds of the herb to produce 1 pound of oil. Herbs for oil extraction should be gathered when it is just starting to flower.
*****Above information is for educational purposes only. Consult your doctor when using herbs if you have any health issues.
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