Savory
Profile
| Latin Name | Satureia montana |
| Chinese Name | Not Known |
| Family | Lamiaceae/Labiatae |
| Note | Medium |
| Aroma | <Moderate> Thyme-like |
| Color | Clear to Pale-Yellow |
| Parts Distilled | Whole plant |
| Regions | France, Spain, USA, Yugoslavia |
| Taste | Spicy Nature: Warming |
| Affinity | LU/SP |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Monoterpenes (~40-50%), phenols (~25-50%) |
| Skin Type | NIA; will irritate skin |
| Dosage | 1% dilution (test for sensitivity) |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Tonify Spleen Qi and its production of blood. Expel intestinal worms.
- Transform damp-phlegm.
Indications
Actions
- Carminative (prevents or relieves flatulence)
- Mucolytic
- Antispasmodic
- Vulnerary (used in the healing of wounds)
- Analgesic
- Antiparasitic
- Anti-infectious
- Anthelmintic
Contraindications & Cautions
- Full & empty heat
- Not used during pregnancy
- Not for pre-pubescent children
Additional Comments
- Savory is classified into Winter/Mountain Savory (as above) and Summer/Garden Savory.