Winter Savory And Its Medicinal Properties

There are lots of interesting facts that are connected with plants and trees. These magnificent and gigantic creatures are living in this planet for hundreds years without spoiling the beauty of it.

Winter Savory

The flowers of the plants emit different fragrances that will kindle the pleasure centers of the nostrils instantly.

The flower which bloomed 125 million year ago namely Archaefructus sinensis which resembles lily is supposed to be the world’s oldest flower.

Names of the plant species that are used against snake bites are Aristolochia odoratissima, Cissus assamica, Echinachea angustifolia and Parkia biglobosa.

Leaves have very useful chemicals that will remove the toxins when applied on the skin. This wonderful flower was discovered by the scientist in north east China during 2002.

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This topic will deal with a perennial plant named Winter Savory which is found in southern Europe and Mediterranean areas. The botanical name of this plant is Satureja montana.

• This plant which comes under the family Lamiacea achieves a height of 16 in and the oval-lanceolae leaves measures 1-2 cm long and 5 mm broad.
• The colors of the flowers are white.
• These plants are easy to grow and make an attractive border plant in herb garden.
• This plant is sunlight dependent and needs at least few hours of solid sunshine.
• People are using winter savory for hundreds of years as a spice.
• This plant has a low bunching habit unlike other plants.
• It is added as a spice in mushroom salads and in potato salads. This spice spreads very good aroma in the air when it is crushed.

• Winter savory is used as a companion plant for beans for keeping weevils away.
• It is added as a spicy ingredient in meat foods such as chicken and turkey and can be used in stuffing.
• The strong flavor will be reduced to a great extent during the process of cooking.
• Winter savory has antiseptic, aromatic, carminative, and digestive properties.
• It is also used as an expectorant and for the treatment of stings.
• This plant is spicier than its relative summer savory.
• It reduces and cures flatulence, gastro-enteritis, cystitis, nausea, diarrhea, bronchial congestion, sore throat and menstrual disorders.

Pregnant women should avoid consuming this spicy item. When the leaves are rubbed on the skin it cures sting bite. The plant is harvested during summer season when in flower and can be used fresh or dried.

Essential oil that is extracted from the plant can be used on bald head and it can also relieve arthritis. Generally summer savory increases the sexual desire, while winter savory decreases the sexual desire.