SAVORY

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Also called mountain or winter savory (Sataureja montana), summer or garden savory (Sataureja hortensis)

Other savory species produce a similar oil, including Calamintha montana, C. hortensis, Sataureja obovata. Most is steam distilled in France, from the whole plant.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy and lactation or with children. Contains ketones, may be hepato-toxic with extensive use. Use low doses for short duration. May be irritating to skin of sensitive individuals, dilute well. Classification: phenol, terpene

USAGE HISTORY: Used medicinally by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, and throughout Europe since middle ages.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral in low dosage, short duration only, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Warms and loosens muscles-good for any type of muscle pain or spasm (Analgesic, antispasmodic)
• Reduces mucus in respiratory tract, treats tuberculosis, flu, viral or bacterial infection, swollen glands, tonsillitis, malaria (Expectorant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic)
• Digestive stimulant, regulates peristalsis, helps diarrhea, gas pains, flatulence, indigestion, constipation, treats worm infestation and parasites, stimulates adrenals (Antiparasitic, antiseptic, aperitive, carminative, digestive, tonic, vermifuge)
• Circulatory stimulant, relieves low blood pressure
• Reproductive tonic, balances and strengthens male hormones, induces menstruation, reduces candida and bacterial infection, treatment for cystitis, prostatitis, renal tuberculosis
• Relieves inflammation of lymph nodes, immune globulin stimulant-boosts immune system
• Systems: Immune, muscular skeletal, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, reproductive, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Stimulates the mind, reduces fatigue
• Relaxes overactive nervous system
• Chakra: