Marjoram seed oil: benefits and home production features (cold-pressed, 100% natural)

Marjoram is a popular aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region. Known botanically as Origanum majorana, it has a delicate, slightly sweet aroma with a subtle pleasant bitterness. It pairs beautifully with meat, fish, vegetables, and even fruit. In Germany, marjoram is often called Wurstkraut («sausage herb») because it is widely used in traditional beef, pork, and chicken sausage recipes.

Beyond culinary uses, marjoram is valued in both traditional and official medicine due to its antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Cold-pressed marjoram seed oil is especially prized for its high concentration of biologically active compounds that support overall health and wellness.

Composition and health benefits of marjoram oil

Cold-pressed marjoram oil, extracted from carefully dried and untreated seeds, contains tannins and phytoncides. Tannins help soothe and dry the skin while providing anti-inflammatory effects.  Phytoncides act as natural immune boosters, strengthening the body’s defense system.

The oil also contains pectins — complex carbohydrates that help remove toxins, heavy metal salts, and radionuclides from the body.

Raw marjoram oil is rich in natural esters such as terpinene, borneol, terpineol, and sabinene. These compounds act as natural antiseptics, suppressing harmful bacteria and viruses while giving the oil its distinctive spicy aroma.

Vitamins in marjoram seed oil:

• Vitamin C – a powerful immune system supporter;
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and Vitamin B9 (folic acid) – involved in the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood and sleep hormones. They also contribute to red blood cell production and help maintain healthy hemoglobin levels;

Marjoram oil contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron (ferrum), essential for musculoskeletal health and proper blood composition.

Like other raw vegetable oils, it is rich in omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, which support lipid metabolism, overall metabolic processes, and healthy skin condition.

How to use marjoram seed oil

Marjoram oil can be used both internally and externally. For digestive support and immune enhancement, take 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach without drinking water or other beverages immediately afterward.

Thanks to its mild spicy aroma and delicate taste, it works perfectly as a salad dressing base, an ingredient in sauces, a marinade base for meat and sea fish, an addition to Mediterranean soups and broths.

External use is spot treatment for acne and pimples, massage oil to improve skin firmness and relief of muscle tension and spasms.

Internal or cosmetic use of marjoram oil is not recommended during pregnancy, in cases of thrombophlebitis, venous thrombosis, or increased blood clotting.

How marjoram oil is made (cold-pressed technology)

Raw marjoram oil is produced from clean, slightly dried, untreated seeds using cold-press technology. The oil is extracted with specialized presses and barrels designed to prevent: contact with metal, oxidation from air exposure and contamination with preservatives or stabilizers.

The result is 100% natural, unrefined marjoram seed oil that retains its full nutritional and biological value.

It is possible to produce marjoram oil at home if you have quality seeds, a reliable oil press, and a proper pressing barrel (mold).

CraftOil Oil press equipment for cold-pressed oils

CraftOil offers a wide range of oil extraction equipment suitable for both household and commercial use. Available models include: 30-ton channel press, 30-ton hydraulic dismountable press, Dual 30/30-ton press.

Also on our website there are the following industrial presses like 50/30-ton hydraulic press, 50-ton sheet press and 50-ton «Italian» press.

Higher-capacity presses are ideal for commercial cold-pressed oil production, while 30-ton models are perfect for home use and small-scale production of «live» oils.

All presses can be equipped with barrels, filter bags, and necessary accessories. CraftOil also provides technical support and consultations on oil production from seeds, grains, and nuts.

Additionally, CraftOil supplies sesame seeds, white amaranth, walnut kernels, peeled hazelnuts, and other health-focused products for balanced nutrition.

For more details or to place an order, submit a request via the website.