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Botanical name: Origanum majorana
Family Labiatae
Therapeutic actions
Analgesic
Anaphrodisiac
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-infectious: prevent the spread of pathogens
Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically.
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Anti-viral
Carminative
Cordial
Diaphoretic
Digestive: aids the digestion of food
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Emmenagogue
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Hypotensive
Nervine
Sedative: reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation
Tonic: strengthens and improves bodily performance
Vasodilator
Vulnerary