The genus Satureja is named for the satyrs, ancient Greek mythical demigods of the forest, who where known for their lusty habits and half-man/half goat shape. Legends held that the satyrs wore crowns of Savory, and the herb was once held to be an aphrodisiac [summer savory.] – from chaofbc
Savory, summer (satureja hortensis)
Plant appearance: hardy annual herb grows 1 foot high, with long slim branches from a central stem; small pinkish flowers and small brown fruits
Parts used: leaves and flowering tops
Oil appearance: pale yellow to pale orange-tinged
Therapeutic uses: bronchial infection, bronchitis, influenza, respiratory viral infection, muscular aches and pains, fungal infection, insect bites
Precautions: can cause skin irritation, so patch test is advisable. Avoid during pregnancy and whil breast-feeding. Avoid if using multiple medications. GRAS
RECIPE
Savory, winter (satureja montana)
Plant appearance: perennial herb grows 3 feet high, branches grow vertically, small long slim leaves, dense spikes of small whitish-purple flowers
Parts used: plant, including flowers
Oil appearance:pale yellow
Therapeutic uses: viral infection, respiratory infection, bronchitis, rheumatism, skeletal aches and pains, muscular pain, digestive problems, wounds, abscesses
Precautions:can cause skin irritation, so patch test is advisable. Avoid during pregnancy and whil breast-feeding. Avoid if using multiple medications. GRAS
RECIPE
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Hmmm, Summer Woodland sounds wonderful! I guess it would be like being in the forest just after the rain, with the smell coming from the trees and herbs!
S is for Scherenschnitte
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Sounds so pleasant!
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Hah, I didn’t realize that about the name!
The Multicolored Diary
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Didn’t know there’s a herb called savory. Learnt something new. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, Arti. What I noticed about both winter and summer savory is that they have anti-viral properties.
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Good to know. Thank you. Will be really useful in these times.
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This is a new one to me!
S is for …
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I think that Hugh Hefner might have been a satyr.
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If you ever get a chance to read, “Thy Neighbor’s Wife,” you can get keen insights into Hef. Talese devotes large sections of the book to him.
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I love summer savory, and I always try to have some in my herb patch; some years it self seeds, after mild winters. The “Italian Summer” and “Grecian Garden” diffuser recipes sound beautiful as dressing ingredients for a bean salad, with a little olive oil and salt, yummy!
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I love the anti-viral properties of both varieties and will try to grow some. So awesome you grow it, Irene! A lot of my herbs I have in pots and I shelter them behind a “wall/block” of bricks behind the house. They survive every year. Yummy on the salad — there you go another recipe, Mrs. Chef!
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Your blog is really interesting- I am learning so much! Thanks!
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Glad you like it, Kathe, thanks. I’m enjoying your flight through birds as well 🙂
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I love the story behind the name!
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🙂
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It’s a beautiful plant! The summer variety is an annual here but the winter version would survive my winters, woot woot. Adding this to my list of herbs to pick up.
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Awesome, Lael!
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I like how the name originated. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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🙂 You’re welcome.
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I had to translate it. In German it’s called “Bohnenkraut” = bean’s herb, and that’s what it’s being used for around here: to cook together with green beens. I had no idea it had other benefits.
My S is for our airline Swissair that later became Swiss:
https://thethreegerbers.blogspot.com/2020/04/a-z-2020-switzerland-swiss-and-swissair.html
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Thanks for the translation and good to know it goes well with beans. Glad you learned more about the therapeutic aspects of it. I’m sure the plant has the properties no matter how its used.
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I had never heard of savory – summer, winter or otherwise. Even Bohnenkraut didn’t mean anything to me (I am German).
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I guess you have now 🙂
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Love the tale about savory. Although I love the plant and savory as a seasoning, I’ve never actually seen or used the essential oil(s). It’ll be fun to discover them and their differences.
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Glad you enjoyed and learned more about this wonder herb, Deborah.
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I have actually grown summer savory many years ago but had no idea of it’s many uses. Weekends In Maine
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It has been an amazing learning experience for me putting these posts together. Essential oils are…. well… essential!
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Going by your posts, I realized one thing that our ancestors were very wise and knowledgeable. How otherwise there could be so many fables/ folk tales related to all the plants that have some value to us?
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I agree with you, Anagha. I think our ancestors have been using these miracle plants for a long time.
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Interesting information about the name!
An A-Z of Faerie: Sirens
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