Savory essential oil is derived from Satureja, a plant of the Labiate family. Known for its many properties, it is antibiotic and antibacterial, and useful against colitis, candidiasis, fatigue. Let's find out better.

Properties and benefits of the essential oil of Savory

• Immunostimulant and tonic : it helps strengthen the immune system and stimulates the adrenal glands, counteracting cases of asthenia and hypotension . Stimulates brain function, useful in times of severe stress to counteract physical and mental fatigue. It seems to have a stimulating effect on the male sexual glands.
• Choleretic, stimulates the production of bile, facilitates digestion. It also performs a carminative action, contrasts with meteorism and intestinal fermentation. It is an effective antidiarrheal.
• Antiseptic and antibiotic : the essential oil of Savory can be used for the treatment of candidiasis, of various forms of mycosis, viruses and bacteria. It can be used directly on the part without risk of irritation. It is an effective intestinal disinfectant, useful in case of exotic journeys can be used as a preventive measure.
• Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic, to be taken in case of neuralgia, such as toothache, inflammation of the oral cavity. Relieves abdominal pain and menstrual pain. Effective in cases of colitis .

Description of the plant

The savory from which the essential oil is obtained is the Satureja Montana, a perennial herbaceous plant with bushy growth, characterized by small opposite linear leaves and lilac-colored flowers. It is a spontaneous plant, perennial with a pungent aroma, which grows on dry calcareous soils and can reach a height of about 50 cm.

Part used

Flowering plant

Extraction method

Steam current distillation

Note of the essential oil of Savory

Base note, intense and spicy aroma

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Practical advice and use of the essential oil of Savory

In the case of stomatitis and gingivitis it is useful to gargle with the essential oil of Santoreggia: in a glass of water 12 drops of oe

For dental pain due to caries, it is possible to apply a drop of essential oil directly on the part.

Massage in the event of belly swelling : in a tablespoon of massage oil, such as sesame oil or sweet almond oil, add 3-5 drops of essential oil of savory and massage the part in a circular clockwise direction, after meals.

Contraindications

No toxicity has been reported. In any case it is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Background

The name Santoreggia could derive from the Greek satyr, mythological figures half men half goats, and since ancient times this plant was considered aphrodisiac. Or it could derive from the Latin saturejum, salsa, or to be saturated, in the sense of satiating . It was in any case known to both civilizations and both had consecrated it to the god Bacchus.

In the Middle Ages it entered the herbariums of the monasteries as a curative herb for digestive and intestinal problems and to treat gout. Subsequently, the aphrodisiac value of Santoreggia prevented its cultivation in these places of worship. While for the same reason it was widely appreciated by the Sun King .