What does it help with
- Bloating and digestive issues
- Antibacterial effects
- Respiratory infections
- Oral inflammation
Active compounds
Essential oils (thymol, carvacrol, p-cymen), flavonoids.
Thymol and carvacrol damage bacterial cell membranes — identical mechanism as in thyme.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – August
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaSpiceTinctureGargling
Pro tip: Savory is an ideal combination of medicine and spice — add it to legume dishes.
Recipes
1 Savory tea ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 8 minutes. Drink after meals.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Gargle for throat inflammation ▾
Make a strong infusion (2 tbsp herb per 250 ml boiling water, steep 10 min). Strain and let cool to lukewarm. Gargle 30–60 seconds, spit out. Repeat 4–6× daily for throat or gum inflammation.
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