Editing Marjoram (section)

==Uses==
Marjoram is used for seasoning lamb and vegetable dishes,<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=The Culinary Institute of America |author-link=The Culinary Institute of America |title=The Professional Chef |publisher=[[Wiley (publisher)|Wiley]] |year=2011 |isbn=978-0-470-42 135-2 |edition=9th |location=Hoboken, New Jersey |page=180}}</ref> [[soup]]s, [[stew]]s, [[salad dressings]], [[sauce]]s, [[herbal tea]]s,<ref>{{cite web|title=Marjoram, Herb|url=http://www.foodreference.com/html/tmarjoram.html|website=Food Reference|access-date=28 February 2017}}</ref> and [[sausages]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nueremberg tradition – HoWe Wurstwaren KG Nürnberg |url=https://www.howe-nuernberg.de/en/sortiment/nuernberger-tradition/ |website=Howe |access-date=17 October 2024}}</ref> Its flavor resembles that of oregano.<ref name=":1" />

Marjoram has long been used as a [[medicinal herb]]. Marjoram or marjoram oil has been used to treat cancer, colds, coughs, cramps, depression, ear infections, [[Gastrointestinal tract|gastrointestinal]] problems, headaches, and paralysis, as well as [[arthritis]], chest congestion, muscle aches, and as a [[diuretic]],. It has also been used as an [[aphrodisiac]], mouthwash, tea, and in [[poultice]]s, [[tincture]]s, and [[infusion]]s.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Krikorian |first=A. D. |date=December 1996 |title=''Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics.'' Albert Y. Leung, Steven Foster|journal=The Quarterly Review of Biology |volume=71 |issue=4 |page=609 |doi=10.1086/419639 |issn=0033-5770}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=July 2024}}<ref name=pdr>Gruenwald, Joerg, Thomas Brendler and Christof Jaenicke, eds. 2000. PDR for herbal medicines. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics.</ref><ref>Bown, Deni. 2001. The Herb Society of America new encyclopedia of herbs & their uses. New York: DK.</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Duke|first= James A.  |title=Handbook of Medicinal Herbs |date=2002 |publisher=CRC Press |isbn=0-8493-1284-1 |oclc=899024950}} {{page needed|date=July 2024}}</ref> Though not all of its historic uses are scientifically backed, the plant has verifiable medical use. For example, it contains the [[phenol]] [[carvacrol]], which is antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial.<ref name=pdr /><ref>Tucker, Arthur O. and Thomas DeBaggio. 2000. The big book of herbs: a comprehensive illustrated reference to herbs of flavor and fragrance. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press.</ref> Ethanol extract is cytotoxic against [[fibrosarcoma]] cell lines, ethyl acetate extract has antiproliferative properties against [[PER.C6]] and [[HeLa]] cells, as have [[hesperetin]] and [[hydroquinone]], which can be isolated from marjoram extract.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last1=Bina |first1=Fatemeh |last2=Rahimi |first2=Roja |date=January 2017 |title=Sweet Marjoram: A Review of Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities |journal=Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine |volume=22 |issue=1 |pages=175–185 |doi=10.1177/2156587216650793 |issn=2156-5899 |pmc=5871212 |pmid=27231340}}</ref> Cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, antiulcerogenetic, anticholinesterase, anti-[[polycystic ovary syndrome]] (PCOS), and anti-inflammatory effects were also found in dried marjoram, marjoram tea, or in compounds extracted from marjoram.<ref name=":0" /> Marjoram is generally not toxic, but should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.<ref name=":0" /> However, it is always important to be cautious and consult a doctor when using medical herbs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zehr |first=Vernon |website=ConsumerMedSafety.org | title= Herbal medicines: Consult with your doctor before use  |url=https://consumermedsafety.org/herbals-vitamins-homeopathic-medicines/herbal-medicines-consult-with-your-doctor-before-use |access-date=2022-06-01 |date=2014 |archive-date=2022-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518121710/https://www.consumermedsafety.org/herbals-vitamins-homeopathic-medicines/herbal-medicines-consult-with-your-doctor-before-use |url-status=dead }}</ref>