Marjoram

SCIENTIFIC NAME :

 Marjorana Hortensis

MEDICINAL VALUE :

 Marjoram has carminative, expectorant and tonic properties. Marjoram oil is used as external application on sprains, bruises etc.

NUTRIENT VALUE :

 Rich in phyto-nutrients, minerals and vitamins

CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :

 Marjoram is used for seasonings, in sausages, salamis and in confectionary.

GLOSSARY :

• English : Marjoram
• Tamil : Maruvu
• Malayalam : Maruva
• Kannada : Murru / Deccan / Muruva
• Hindi : Marwa
• Bengali : Murru / Deccan / Muruva
• Marathi : Marwa
• Punjabi : Marwa
• Urudu : Marva Khusha