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Other Names: Ajedrea, Calamintha montana, Mountain Savory Oil, Sarriette, Satureja montana, Satureja obovata, Savory.<br>Winter savory is an herb. The leaves and stems are used to make medicine. | Other Names: Ajedrea, Calamintha montana, Mountain Savory Oil, Sarriette, Satureja montana, Satureja obovata, Savory.<br>Winter savory is an herb. The leaves and stems are used to make medicine. | ||
==Special Precautions of Winter Savory== | ==Special Precautions of Winter Savory== | ||
| − | * | + | * Essential Oil contains myrcene, which is known to cause cancer |
| + | * As it is a strong antiseptic it should not be used purely onto the skin. | ||
* Dermal toxin, dermal irritant, mucous membrane irritant | * Dermal toxin, dermal irritant, mucous membrane irritant | ||
* Do not use internally, unless directed by a licensed Aromatherapist or physician. | * Do not use internally, unless directed by a licensed Aromatherapist or physician. | ||
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* a general tonic for the body | * a general tonic for the body | ||
* provides support for the immune, nervous, and circulatory systems | * provides support for the immune, nervous, and circulatory systems | ||
| − | * energizing | + | * energizing |
| + | * Supports your feeling of well–being, increases memory and concentration ability | ||
* natural support to the immune system. | * natural support to the immune system. | ||
* diuretic : increasing the production of urine. | * diuretic : increasing the production of urine. | ||
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*Nausea | *Nausea | ||
*Intestinal gas (flatulence) | *Intestinal gas (flatulence) | ||
| − | *Sore throat. | + | *Sore throat : Massage Oil / Healing rub: Add 2 drops of essential oil to 10 ml of almond oil. Massage onto neck and chest. Apply a warm compress directly over your chest. |
| − | *Cough. | + | *Cough : Inhalation: Mix 2 drops of essential oil and 1 tablespoon of honey (1-2 tablespoons of sea salt) and add to hot water, steam inhalation for 10 minutes / 3-4 times a day. |
*Reducing sex drive. | *Reducing sex drive. | ||
* Therapeutic-grade oil has been determined to inhibit growth of Candida albicans | * Therapeutic-grade oil has been determined to inhibit growth of Candida albicans | ||
| − | * | + | * Insect bites : Topical application: Apply 1 drop of essential oil over the affected area. |
| + | * Fungal diseases (foot and nail mycosis) : Topical application: Apply 1 drop of essential oil to the affected nail and spread evenly with the help of a cotton ball / several times a day. | ||
| + | * Warts : Topical application: Combine 1 drop of essential oil with 1 drop almond oil. Mix and apply to the affected area with the help of a cotton ball / several times a day. | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Aromatherapy]] | [[Category:Aromatherapy]] | ||
[[Category:Essential oil]] | [[Category:Essential oil]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 24 November 2021
Other Names: Ajedrea, Calamintha montana, Mountain Savory Oil, Sarriette, Satureja montana, Satureja obovata, Savory.
Winter savory is an herb. The leaves and stems are used to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Winter Savory
- Essential Oil contains myrcene, which is known to cause cancer
- As it is a strong antiseptic it should not be used purely onto the skin.
- Dermal toxin, dermal irritant, mucous membrane irritant
- Do not use internally, unless directed by a licensed Aromatherapist or physician.
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Lithium interacts with Winter Savory.
Benefits and uses of Winter Savory are
- a general tonic for the body
- provides support for the immune, nervous, and circulatory systems
- energizing
- Supports your feeling of well–being, increases memory and concentration ability
- natural support to the immune system.
- diuretic : increasing the production of urine.
- opening (dilating) blood vessels.
- Indigestion
- Cramp
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Intestinal gas (flatulence)
- Sore throat : Massage Oil / Healing rub: Add 2 drops of essential oil to 10 ml of almond oil. Massage onto neck and chest. Apply a warm compress directly over your chest.
- Cough : Inhalation: Mix 2 drops of essential oil and 1 tablespoon of honey (1-2 tablespoons of sea salt) and add to hot water, steam inhalation for 10 minutes / 3-4 times a day.
- Reducing sex drive.
- Therapeutic-grade oil has been determined to inhibit growth of Candida albicans
- Insect bites : Topical application: Apply 1 drop of essential oil over the affected area.
- Fungal diseases (foot and nail mycosis) : Topical application: Apply 1 drop of essential oil to the affected nail and spread evenly with the help of a cotton ball / several times a day.
- Warts : Topical application: Combine 1 drop of essential oil with 1 drop almond oil. Mix and apply to the affected area with the help of a cotton ball / several times a day.
