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[[File:Winter-savory.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Winter savory]]
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==
* 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
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