Used by the Greeks, recommended by Arab scholars, cultivated in Ancient Egypt where it was known as the Plant of Osiris. Today, among the high-class herbs , prevalent in the graded savory cuisine.
Out of StockPerennial suffrutice. There are countless confusions between the organ and marjoram: if the leaves are grayish and velvety, it is certainly marjoram; if they are green and covered with hair, it is oregano.
The calming and expectorant action of marjoram is due to its high content of essential oils, which in high doses become narcotic.
10-15g di sommità fiorite secche in acqua bollente, lasciar riposare per 5-10 minuti, filtrare. 2-3 Tazze al dì.
10-15g dried flowering tops in boiling water, let stand for 5-10 minutes, strain. 2-3 Cups per day.
Nei cibi cotti, da aggiungere a cottura compiuta, onde non disperderne l’aroma.
Ottimo ingrediente in abbinamento con:
In cooked foods, to be added when the cooking is done so as not to lose the aroma.
Excellent ingredient in combination with:
Its essential oils are known with properties:
Due to the valuable characteristics of the inflorescences, lavender has always had a large popular use for imparting a pleasant scent to freshly laundered linens, as a repellent for clothes moths.
The strong scent of the plant makes it one of the most intense of aromatics.
