Winter savory is a plant that produces an essential oil used in aromatherapy, hair care, and herbal remedies. It has antiseptic properties and can be used to treat various ailments, but should be used under the guidance of an experienced aromatherapist and avoided during pregnancy.
Winter salty is an essential oil that is extracted from the flowers of the winter salty plant or Satureja Montana. The botanical name, Satureja, was coined by the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder and comes from the word satyr. He thought it fitting, as the herb has long been famous as an aphrodisiac and, according to one myth, eating the herb was what gave satyrs their legendary sexual prowess.
It is a perennial plant that occurs naturally in some parts of Europe and Africa, and has been successfully transplanted in other parts of the world; It grows well in areas of sufficient sunlight and well-drained soil. Winter savory is a dwarf shrub, known as a subshrub, and doesn’t grow much larger than 12 in (30 cm). With its dark gray-green leaves, herbaceous branches and white flowers, it is an attractive looking plant and can be used to ornamental effect in a kitchen herb garden. It is known to attract pollinators and repel pests. The plant is edible and is used as a spicy seasoning in various culinary preparations.
The flowers grow in clusters and are usually harvested in summer. The collected flowers undergo steam distillation to extract the tasty winter essential oil. The oil can be yellow or orange in color, and has a pungent, aromatic odor. It is widely used as an aromatherapy oil, but it is advisable to take this treatment under the guidance of an experienced aromatherapist and avoid it entirely if you are pregnant. Winter salt is known to be a skin toxin, and harmful use could lead to skin irritation.
The oil can be used to treat hair loss problems and is used as an ingredient in the manufacture of hair care lotions, massage oils, bath oils, perfumes, soaps, and dental cleaners. The antiseptic properties of the essential oil make it highly effective in various herbal remedies to counteract bacteria, fungi, and viruses. As an antifungal, it is used to treat and limit infections caused by Candida albicans.
The tasty winter essential oil can be an effective home remedy against colds, sore throats, and bronchial problems, and can also be used to treat indigestion, colic, diarrhea, and flatulence. The tasty winter oil has a positive effect on the body’s circulation and is therefore very suitable for relieving menstrual disorders, arthritis and rheumatism. The oil can also provide a soothing herbal remedy for wasp stings and other insect bites.
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