Summer savory
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is an annual herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean Basin. It is traditionally used as a spice and a folk medicine.
Description[edit | edit source]
Summer savory is a plant that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It has slender, branching stems and leaves that are no more than 1 cm long. The flowers are white or pink and bloom in the late summer.
Cultivation[edit | edit source]
Summer savory is a sun-loving herb that prefers well-drained soil. It is often grown in gardens and on windowsills for its aromatic leaves.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Summer savory is used as a culinary herb in a variety of dishes, including beans, meats, and vegetables. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Medicinal uses[edit | edit source]
In traditional medicine, summer savory is used for its antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, and digestive properties. It is also used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, coughs, throat infections, and colic.
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