Thymes - Thymus Vulgaris

Savory has a reputation as anaphrodisiac.

-It is a general tonic to the digestive tract and as a powerful antiseptic.

-Branches of savory were tossed onto fire to create an aromatic disinfectant.

-Active compounds of the savory leaf include volatile oils (carvacrol, p-cymene, alpha-thujene, alpha-pinene, beta-myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, terpinene, and thymol), and tannic acid. The carvacol and p-cymene content of this herb give it a mild antiseptic effect.

-The tannin content is responsible for savory’s astringent qualities, making it a popular choice in the relief of diarrhea.

-The herb has also been used as a gargle for sore throat.

-As a digestive aid, savory is used in cases of indigestion and flatulence. It is often added as a spice to dishes containing beans for this reason.

-The most common medicinal use of savory today is in the treatment of gastrointestinal enteritis, the inflammation of the intestinal tract. In some folk cultures, savory has been used to increase libido.