Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. It has commonly been employed as a carminative, meaning it is used to help relieve gas, bloating, and digestive discomfort. Historical records and herbals from ancient Greece and Rome mention marjoram as beneficial for digestive health, and its use has persisted in folk remedies for flatulence and mild stomach upset. The presumed mechanism is related to its essential oils, which may relax intestinal muscles and reduce spasms, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas.

However, while its traditional use for gas and bloating is well documented, scientific validation is limited. A few laboratory and animal studies suggest mild antispasmodic and carminative effects of marjoram essential oil, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. The available evidence does not rise above preliminary or anecdotal levels. Therefore, while sweet marjoram continues to be popularly used for digestive complaints in herbal practice, its efficacy for gas and bloating is primarily justified by tradition rather than modern scientific research.

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