Provençal tonic herb, intestinal antiseptic and aphrodisiac.
Description
Mountain savory is a Mediterranean aromatic herb nicknamed 'devil's herb' for its reputed aphrodisiac properties. Rich in carvacrol and thymol, it is a powerful intestinal antiseptic and general tonic.
Benefits
Intestinal antiseptic
Tonic
Aphrodisiac
Antifungal
Carminative
How to use
In cooking, infusion, essential oil or tincture.
📋 Recommended preparation
Infusion: 1 teaspoon dried leaves in 250ml boiling water, 8 minutes. After meals.
Precautions
Essential oil is dermocaustic: always dilute.
Not recommended during pregnancy.
Contraindicated for children under 6 (essential oil).
Related plants
Rosemary — Rosmarinus officinalis: Stimulating Mediterranean herb for memory and liver.
Peppermint — Mentha × piperita: Refreshing and toning herb, queen of digestion.
Holy Basil (Tulsi) — Ocimum tenuiflorum: Sacred herb of India, adaptogenic and natural anti-stress.