Winter Savory Essential Oil

Video: Properties and Uses of Winter Savory Essential Oil

Properties of Savory Essential Oil

Anticatarrhal: The components of savory help reduce congestion and nasal secretion.

General Anti-infectious: Savory has the ability to eliminate a large number of bacteria and viruses, especially at the urinary and respiratory levels.

Antiparasitic: Acts against different types of helminths and other parasites.

General Tonic and Stimulant: Stimulates our nervous system and is also recognized as an aphrodisiac.

Antispasmodic: Has the ability to eliminate intestinal and muscle cramps; relieves stomach pain.

Digestive Tonic: Facilitates the elimination of gases.

Tegumentary Tonic: For acne-prone or problematic skin.

Practical Uses and Traditional Applications of Savory Essential Oil

Savory essential oil has been traditionally used to help in the following situations:

Nervous System and Emotions: Awakens the senses, helps regain self-confidence and courage.

Musculoskeletal System: Rheumatic pains and muscle fatigue.

Respiratory System: Cough, sinusitis, and colds, helps expectorate.

Digestive System: Vermifuge, used for colic and diarrhea.

Recipes with Savory Essential Oil

IN MASSAGE

• For Joint Pain:  Use a mixture of 3 drops of Savory E.O. along with 3-4 drops of Wintergreen E.O. and 2 drops of Camphor Rosemary E.O., with a teaspoon of Almond oil on the joints.
• To Stimulate Our Immune System and Increase Our Energy: Apply 3 drops of savory along with 3 drops of wild pine diluted in a tablespoon of Sesame oil on the lower back (adrenals).

IN COSMETICS / SKIN PROBLEMS

• Nail Fungus:  Mix 2 drops of Savory, 2 drops of Tea Tree, and 2 drops of Lavender and apply with a cotton swab on the surface of the affected nails.
• Warts: Make a mixture with 10 drops of each of the following essential oils: Savory, Compact Oregano, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, and Geranium. Apply carefully on the wart with a swab once a day for 2 or 3 weeks, or until it disappears.

IN DIFFUSION

• To Purify the Air and Improve the Respiratory System: Add 4-5 drops to a diffuser with 100 ml of water.

Savory Essential Oil Combines Well With:

• Lavender
• Cinnamon
• Geranium
• Linalool Thyme
• Palmarosa
• Lemon
• Ravintsara
• Sesame
• St. John's Wort

Recommended Dilutions for Savory Essential Oil

Maximum generic dilution recommended for adults: 10%
Maximum generic dilution recommended for children: 1% (over 6 years old)

Essential oils are very concentrated substances and should be diluted in almost all uses. Use our dilution chart for a more detailed idea about the correct use of essential oils:

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Identification

Botanical Name: Satureja montana L. Lamiaceae

Origin: Spain

Extraction Method: Steam distillation of pure water • (Without solvents or refining processes).

Distilled or Extracted Part: Flowering tops.

INCI: Satureja Montana Oil

Safety

Keep out of reach of children

Some of the natural components of this essential oil may pose an allergy risk for some people. Always perform a tolerance test before applying preparations by applying a few drops inside the elbow.

Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Topical use: Suitable in dilution (maximum 5%)

Diffuser: Suitable (in moderation)

Phototoxicity: No

Sensitizing: Yes

Irritant: Yes

Allergens Naturally Present in This Essential Oil:

Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Eugenol

Storage of Essential Oils

It is equally important to know how to store essential oils, to ensure their good condition and to prevent them from becoming toxic or irritating due to oxidation or contamination. Therefore, we recommend reading this short guide:

Storage of Essential Oils

Important

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