Western Herbalism
Summer savory
Satureja hortensis
Primarily used as culinary herb and spice traditional uses supported by peer-reviewed studies on antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory activities aerial parts harvested at flowering composition varies by region and conditions
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Joint pain
- Bronchial congestion
- Menstrual disorders
- Microbial infections (bacterial, fungal)
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Colic
- Cough
- Gas
- Inflammation
- Sore throat
- Oxidative stress
- Bloating
- Flatulence
- Stomach pain
- Abdominal cramps
- Indigestion
- Abdominal distension
- Bronchitis
- Cramps
- Debility
- Digestive discomfort
- Fatigue
- Infection
- Muscle spasms
- Pain
- Respiratory congestion
- Weakness
- Menstrual irregularity
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tea | Tea (infusion): 1-2 g (1-2 tsp) dried aerial parts/200 mL hot water, steep 10 min, 2-3x/day | 1000-2000 mg |
| Tincture: 1:5 in 40-60% ethanol, 2-5 mL 2-3x/day | 5-40 mL | |
| The infusion may be used in doses of from 2 to 4 ounces, several times a day. | 62207-124414 mg | |
| It may be employed in decoction, or in doses of from 15 to 90 minims of the fluid extract. | 0.92-5.55 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily used as culinary herb and spice traditional uses supported by peer-reviewed studies on antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory activities aerial parts harvested at flowering composition varies by region and conditions
Properties and Uses. This herb is seldom used in medicine, but is quite an efficient aromatic stimulant. A warm infusion induces perspiration, and is useful in recent colds, incipient fever, measles, and painful and acutely obstructed menstruation. It is also a good carminative. The better method of using it, is to combine a drachm of the leaves with an ounce of asclepias tuberosa; or it may be associated with angelica and anise for colic and flatulence. Medical Herbalism journal and medherb.com The Physiomedical Dispensatory by William Cook, M.D., 1869 SCROPHULARIA NODOSA CARPENTER’S SQUARE, HEAL-ALL, FIGWORT, SQUARE-STALK
Properties and Uses. The leaves are most medicinal, though the roots also are employed. They are largely relaxant, moderately stimulant, with a small portion of demulcent power; slow in action, mild, soothing, and leaving behind a fair tonic impression.
primary-actions. Summer savory acts primarily as: Carminative, Antiseptic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory. Secondary actions include Digestive tonic, Expectorant, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Analgesic.
Drawn from Cook's Physio-Medical Dispensatory; King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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