For anyone of us who has to live with a partner that suffers from heavy snoring will testify to it being no laughing matter. Lack of sleep has a knock on affect on our performance throughout the day and can lead to strains within a relation. Unfortunately a high proportion of road traffic accidents are also caused by sleep deprivation.

Aromatherapy, as it is practiced today, began with the Egyptians, who used the method of infusion to extract the oils from aromatic plants which were used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes and also for embalming.

Aromatherapy uses pure natural, unmodified aromatic essences, called essential oils and hydrosols that come from botanical material. As with the range of plants, there are a broad range of treatments available for almost all alignments of the body.

You may not realise it but the chances are you have already used some form of essential oils throughout the day. If you read the labels on your perfume or toothpaste it is highly likely these products contain some form of essential oil. Also the next time you eat a cake or chocolate take a look at the ingredients as essential oils are also used in the food industry.

Aromatherapy, however, refers to the therapeutic use of essential oils and hydrosols for health purposes. The use of marjoram oil for treating snoring has been known for a while in the east and is now commonly available in natural health shops in the UK.

As mentioned above essential oils are produced by aromatic plants as part of their photosynthesis. Essential oils give the plants their fragrance, help it to attract insects for pollination and protect the plant from attack by pathogenic bacteria or parasitic fungi.

Essential oils or ethereal oils are at the heart of the aroma therapeutic treatment. They are the fragrant, highly volatile liquids which are extracted from a single botanical source. Each molecule of essential oil is a unique combination of a large number of natural, organic chemical plant constituents in varying proportions.

Marjoram oil is widely recognised as an affective cure for snoring. It works by helping fill the soft palatal tissue at the back of the throat with blood stopping the tissue from sagging and vibrating. Most of the marjoram oil available normally also contains lavender as it is a proven sedative. It is known to relax and help induce sleep, as well as having other propensities, such as helping build a stronger immune system and relieve headaches.

Marjoram oil is extracted from Origanum. Marjoram oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing but should not be used during pregnancy. The herb is also a favourite for cooking.

The success rate of this type of product is actually very good. I have spoken to one UK based wholesaler who advised their return rate is on average ? per cent of sales.

The product itself is also straight forward to use. All you need to do is open the 2 jars before going to bed and then close the lids when awakening. On average the jars will last for 6 month making them an ideal solution for anyone looking for a natural snoring remedy.