Pour simmering water over the dried leaves and let steep for about ten minutes, covered. Drink after meals or in the evening to promote relaxation. 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried plant per cup, up to 2 to 3 cups per day.
Prepare a concentrated infusion, soak a clean cloth in it, then apply warm to the affected area for about fifteen minutes. Repeat if needed. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Macerate the dried flowering tops in a neutral vegetable oil for several weeks away from light, then strain. Use for gentle massage on areas of tension, avoiding any wounds or irritated skin. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried marjoram is found in herbalist shops and specialty food stores, and it is easily grown in the garden or in pots, in full sun and well-draining soil.
Flowering tops are traditionally harvested in summer, in dry weather, just before full bloom, then dried in the shade.