marjoram

Origanum majorana

Origanum majorana, commonly known as marjoram, is a traditional herb used in culinary and aromatic applications. Its use in medicine is not well-documented across various traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that Origanum majorana tea may have mild antioxidant effects, potentially beneficial for conditions like Parkinson's disease, though the clinical significance remains unclear. The essential oil of O. majorana has shown promise as an antidiabetic agent, with certain components demonstrating activity similar to acarbose in vitro and in vivo studies. Additionally, both caraway and marjoram extracts have been found to reduce airway inflammation and pro-inflammatory cytokines in a rat model of allergic asthma, indicating potential anti-inflammatory properties. The plant exhibits variability in polyphenolic compound profiles among different genotypes, with some accumulating high concentrations of specific compounds. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been reported for O. majorana.

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最佳证据
B
注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 研究发现,服用欧里加马郁兰茶30天后抗氧化酶水平有增加的趋势,并且羰基蛋白减少,但未观察到帕金森病患者的临床效果。 B PMID
  • 欧里加莫拉纳(Origanum majorana)在多酚化合物组成方面表现出差异,某些基因型积累了异常高的特定化合物浓度。 D PMID
  • 茴香和百里香提取物显著减少了尘螨诱导的过敏性哮喘大鼠模型中的气道炎症和促炎细胞因子。 D PMID
  • 百里香重大兰草精油在体外和体内均显示出潜在的抗糖尿病效果,某些成分的活性与阿卡波糖相当。 D PMID
  • 从马郁兰(Origanum majorana)中制备的银纳米颗粒显示出潜在的抗菌活性,并被发现具有生物相容性。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is marjoram?

marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about marjoram?

5 sourced findings are recorded for marjoram; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: 研究发现,服用欧里加马郁兰茶30天后抗氧化酶水平有增加的趋势,并且羰基蛋白减少,但未观察到帕金森病患者的临床效果。

How strong is the evidence for marjoram?

The strongest finding for marjoram carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is marjoram safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for marjoram in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does marjoram interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for marjoram in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of marjoram?

marjoram is also known as: Майоран, Marjolaine.

Is marjoram a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

来源

  1. T2 Effect of Origanum majorana tea on oxidative stress biomarkers in Parkinson's disease: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Phytofabricated Silver Nanoparticles from Origanum majorana: Anti-Pathogenic Activity and Biocompatibility Evaluation. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Immunorestorative effects of caraway and marjoram extracts on Th2-mediated inflammation in house dust mite-triggered asthma. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Therapeutic Potential of Origanum majorana L. Essential Oil in Diabetes Mellitus: Insights From GC-MS Characterization, In Vivo Hypoglycaemic Studies, and In Silico Analyses. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Polyphenol Diversity and Chemotype Variation in Origanum majorana and Related Species: Implications for Chemotaxonomic Differentiation, Standardisation and Genotype Selection. literature abstract metadata