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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==
Lithium interacts with Winter Savory.
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* Essential Oil contains myrcene, which is known to cause cancer
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* As it is a strong antiseptic it should not be used purely onto the skin.
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* Dermal toxin, dermal irritant, mucous membrane irritant
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* Do not use internally, unless directed by a licensed Aromatherapist or physician.
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* Avoid during pregnancy
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* Lithium interacts with Winter Savory.
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==Benefits and uses of Winter Savory are==
 
==Benefits and uses of Winter Savory are==
Winter savory might work by increasing the production of urine (as a diuretic) and by opening (dilating) blood vessels.
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* a general tonic for the body
* Indigestion.
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* provides support for the immune, nervous, and circulatory systems
* Cramps.
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* energizing
* Diarrhea.
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* Supports your feeling of well–being, increases memory and concentration ability
*Nausea.
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* natural support to the immune system.
*Intestinal gas (flatulence).
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* diuretic : increasing the production of urine.
*Sore throat.
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* opening (dilating) blood vessels.
*Cough.
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* Indigestion
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* Cramp
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* Diarrhea
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*Nausea
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*Intestinal gas (flatulence)
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*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.
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*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.
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* Therapeutic-grade oil has been determined to inhibit growth of Candida albicans
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* Insect bites : Topical application: Apply 1 drop of essential oil over the affected area.
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* 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.
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* 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]]
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[[Category:Aromatherapy]]
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[[Category:Essential oil]]

Latest revision as of 14:37, 24 November 2021

Winter savory

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.