Satureja Montana
(Mint Family)
Uses--- Satureja Montana, also known as Savory Winter and Mountain Savory, is a resilient perennial, native to
Europe and North Africa. It can reach a height of 30 cm (12 inches). Its grayish green leaves create a bushy
exterior - including tiny burgundy flowers in season. Winter Savory is typically credited with the following
properties: anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, and anti-fungal. It is a warming oil (it stimulates circulation), and for
this reason, is viewed as beneficial for arthritis and rheumatism. It has also been used for insect bites and bee
stings. Savory (Satureja Montana) has been used historically as a general tonic for the body.
Properties ---anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, and anti-fungal. It is a warming oil (it stimulates circulation),
and for this reason, is viewed as beneficial for arthritis and rheumatism. It has also been used for insect
bites and bee stings.
Cautions---Winter Savory is a dermal toxin, dermal irritant, and a mucous membrane irritant. Avoid during
pregnancy. It is recommended that only experienced aroma therapists use this oil.
Mountain Savory (Winter) is not recommended for aromatherapy. As a result, a list of common blends does
not exist.
Mountain Savory (Winter) has a sharp, medicinal, herbaceous odor
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