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
- 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.