MARJORAM — MARSHMALLOW. IOI 



MARJORAM, SWEET. Origanum majorana. 



Synonym — Amaracus, Majorana hortensis. 



Part used — Herb, leaves. 



Action — Tonic, emmenagogue, stimulant. Hardly ever 

 used for medicinal purposes, but is employed in cookery 

 as a seasoning. The volatile oil — Oleum majorana — is 

 an excellent external application for sprains, bruises, &c. 



MARJORAM, WILD. Origanum vulgare. 



Part used — Herb, oil. 



Action — Emmenagogue, stimulant. The whole herb 

 is medicinal and contains a volatile oil, which is 

 separated by distillation. Perspiration may be pro- 

 duced by a warm infusion, and this is also taken to 

 promote the menstrual flow, when suppressed by cold. 

 The oil is stimulant and rubefacient, and often used as 

 a liniment in painful affections. 



MARSHMALLOW. Althaea officinalis. 



Synonym — Mallards, Guimauve, Mauls, Schloss Tea. 



Part used — Leaves, root. 



Action — Demulcent, emollient. This plant con- 

 stitutes a popular remedy for coughs, bronchitis, &c, 

 generally in combination with other remedies. In painful 

 complaints of the urinary organs, gonorrhoea, cystitis, 

 it exerts a relaxing effect upon the passages as well as 

 acting as a curative. The powdered or crushed fresh 

 roots make a good poultice, which may be relied upon 

 to remove the most obstinate inflammation and prevent 

 mortification. Its powers in this direction are so great 

 that it has been termed Mortification Root. The addition 

 of Slippery Elm is an advantage and it should be applied 

 to the part as hot as can be borne, renewing the poultice 

 when dry. An infusion of i ounce of leaves to a pint 

 of boiling water is taken frequently in wineglassful 

 doses. 



Preparation — Fluid extract,leaves : Dose, \-2 drachms 



