Winter Savory

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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

  • 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