Marjoram
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For cooking, the small, oval leaves of light-green with greyish shade are mostly used. They have a distinctive, herbal aroma, their taste is sweetish, often compared to basil or thyme. As a spice, marjoram is perfect both fresh or dried.
Historia
Oregano's cousin, which comes from the Mediterranean Region. The Romans used it as an aphrodisiac. In the Medieval times, marjoram was used to make crowns symbolising happiness, which were worn during weddings. Until it was substituted by hop, the herb had also been used for brewing beer.Warunki uprawy
Roślinę można uprawiać na domowym parapecie, warto jednak pomyśleć nad przesadzeniem jej do balkonowej skrzynki lub domowego ogródka. Majeranek w doniczce wymaga częstego zraszania i umiarkowanego podlewania. Roślina dobrze rośnie na stanowiskach częściowo nasłonecznionych i pięknie pachnie – jej aromat szybko wypełni całą kuchnię lub balkon.Marjoram was traditionally served in a tea to people who suffered from headaches or bellyaches.
The beneficial substances contained by the herb have a calming effect, improve circulation and work as antioxidants.