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Savory

Satureja hortensis / Satureja montana

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Historical botanical drawing: Savory
Savory

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, savory was associated with the joints and digestion.

Ingredients

Fresh or dried savory.

Botanical background 1

A distinction is drawn between annual summer savory (Satureja hortensis) and perennial, largely woody winter savory (Satureja montana). The leaves bear oil glands holding a spicy essential oil.

Sources & references

  1. Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 176.

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Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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