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Revision as of 09:18, 25 November 2016
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
- Do no use on 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.
- 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.
- Cough.
- Reducing sex drive.
- Therapeutic-grade oil has been determined to inhibit growth of Candida albicans
