INCI Name : Satureja montana (Winter Savory) Oil

CAS Number : 90106-57-3 

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EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distillation

PARTS USED: flowering aerial parts

ORIGIN: France (Mediterranean)

COMMON NAMES:  Winter savory. Mountain savory

APPEARANCE: 

ODOUR NOTE: spicy, medicinal, herbal. Middle note

QUALITY: 100 % pure and organic whole essential oil.

MAIN MOLECULAR CONTENT: 44.30% carvacrol, 5.39% thymol, 15.42% paracymene

STORAGE CONDITION: keep tightly closed, in a cool place away from light. Store away from children and pet’s reach.

INFOS AND INTERESTING FACTS 

Along with Oregano and Thyme, Mountain savory essential oil is one of the most powerful essential oils. For adults and children over the age of 12. Avoid when pregnant and breastfeeding. PLEASE READ THE CAUTION SECTION BEFORE USE.

Winter savory is a well known and loved herb around the Mediterranean basin, where it has been used since the antiquities, in the preparation of balms, poultices and sirups as well as an aromatic herb in cooking and food preservation.

This powerful essential oil has been traditionally used in oils, clays, and honey applications to help boost weakened immune system, protect from all kinds of bacterial, digestive, parasitic, and fungal infections, and used as a general purifying herb. 

Mountain Savory has always been used with parsimony and, contrary to Oregano and thyme, its cultivation was not allowed in Monastery gardens, because of its believed libido tonic properties (“Devil’s herb).

Winter Savory essential oil must always be strongly diluted for skin applications (1 drop essential oil to 15 drops carrier), used in small amounts, blended with other essential oils, and used only for short period of times (as soon as condition improve).

Mountain savory and Oregano (Origanum compactum) are two plants with very similar composition, both famous anti-infectious essential oils. Winter savory has two phenols (Carvacrol and Thymol) while Oregano contains mainly exclusively carvacrol. As a result, Winter Savory has a wider field of action, and is more balanced than Oregano.

WELLBEING, IMMUNE BOOST AND TARGETED SKIN CARE: ++++

DIFFUSION: +++

Ultrasonic & Steam diffusion: +++

INHALATION NOT RECOMMENDED

OTHERS  Cooking: ++

• Anti-infective, Antibacterial, Antifungal. Antimicrobial: ++++
• Anti-inflammatory: +++ 
• Immunostimulant +++
• Antioxidant: +++ 
• Tonic +++
• Carminative, digestif
• Hypertensive
• Antiparasitic, vermifuge: ++
• Insect repellent

Mountain Savory plant and its essential oil has long been valued to maintain a good state of general form, for its powerful purifying properties, to offer toning, stimulating, regenerating support in case of weakened immune system.

• Chronic fatigue, convalescence, general fatigue 
• Slow Digestion, gastro…
• Bacterial infections, general infectious states.
• Bronchitis, sore throat, Laryngitis, tonsillitis, colds related, in diffusion or massages applied to the neck, upper torso and back
• Urinary tract related, cystitis, prostatitis massages applied to the lower abdomen.
• Fungal infections, athlete foot, ringworm, Mouth hygiene, mouth baths, candidiasis…
• Food aromatic, Food preservative 
• Insect repellent 

Montana Savory Winter (Satureja montana) essential oil is similar to Winter Savory (Satureja hortensis), both in terms of its aromatic profile and its benefits. As such, it should also be used sparingly and always diluted before topical use. Here are five diverse uses for Montana Savory Winter essential oil:

1. Re-energizing Foot Soak:

• A bowl of warm water
• 2 drops of Montana Savory Winter essential oil
• 2 tablespoons of carrier oil (like Coconut or Sweet Almond)

Combine the oil with the carrier oil, then add the mixture to the warm water. Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes to help energize tired feet.

2. DIY Surface Cleaner:

• 1 cup of distilled water
• 1/4 cup of white vinegar
• 10 drops of Montana Savory Winter essential oil
• 10 drops of Lemon essential oil

Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use. This blend can be used as a general cleaner on kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

3. Refreshing Room Spray:

• 1 cup of distilled water
• 10 drops of Montana Savory Winter essential oil
• 10 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
• 10 drops of Bergamot essential oil

Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use. Mist around the room for a refreshing scent.

4. Revitalizing Scalp Blend:

• 1 tablespoon of Jojoba oil
• 2 drops of Montana Savory Winter essential oil
• 2 drops of Rosemary essential oil
• 2 drops of Peppermint essential oil

Combine all the oils and massage the mixture into your scalp. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, then shampoo as usual. This can help stimulate the scalp and promote healthy hair.

5. Invigorating Body Massage Oil:

• 2 tablespoons of Grapeseed oil
• 2 drops of Montana Savory Winter essential oil
• 2 drops of Lavender essential oil
• 2 drops of Rosemary essential oil

Blend the oils in a glass bottle. Use this mixture for a soothing and invigorating body massage.

Remember, Montana Savory Winter is a potent oil, so it's important to always dilute it and do a patch test on your skin before using it in larger amounts. 

Consult with a healthcare provider if you're pregnant, nursing, or have any health concerns.

Skin application, targeted massages+++

Use 1 drop essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration). Apply a few drops of the dilution around the throat area or behind ears, neck, torso, and massage; 3 drops savory in 10 drops carrier oil to massage uncomfortable joints; 1 drop savory essential oil in 10 drop carrier oil, apply 1-2 drop to the lower abdomen and massage.

Diffusion +++

Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 min 3 times a day. Mountain Savory essential oil should be diluted between 5 and 10% in other essential oils when used in diffusion.

Cooking +++to aromatize oils, honey or sirops to drizzle on top of salad or include as part of recipes (ex.: 10 drops of winter savory EO into 1/2 liter of olive oil with salt and pepper; Use 1 small tsp in recipes. A tsp of this aromatic oil was consumed daily before a meal, on a piece of bread, in traditional Provence)

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BLENDS WELL WITH:

"Immunity boost" Synergies: with Eucalyptus radiata or Peppermint, Ravintsara, Tea tree/Niaouli essential oils.

Winter savory is a well known and loved herb around the Mediterranean basin, where it has been used since the antiquities, in the preparation of balms, poultices and sirups as well as an aromatic herb in cooking and food preservation.

This powerful essential oil has been traditionally used in oils, clays, and honey applications to help boost weakened immune system, protect from all kinds of bacterial, digestive, parasitic, and fungal infections, and used as a general purifying herb. 

Mountain Savory has always been used with parsimony and, contrary to Oregano and thyme, its cultivation was not allowed in Monastery gardens, because of its believed libido tonic properties (“Devil’s herb).

Winter Savory essential oil must always be strongly diluted for skin applications (1 drop essential oil to 15 drops carrier), used in small amounts, blended with other essential oils, and used only for short period of times (as soon as condition improve).

Mountain savory and Oregano (Origanum compactum) are two plants with very similar composition, both famous anti-infectious essential oils. Winter savory has two phenols (Carvacrol and Thymol) while Oregano contains mainly exclusively carvacrol. As a result, Winter Savory has a wider field of action, and is more balanced than Oregano.

• Do not use in pregnant and nursing women,
• Do not use in children under 12 years of age,
• 1.2% is the maximum use level recommended for skin applications.
• Do not use in inhalations.
• Avoid in prone to Asthma, Epileptic attacks.
• Do not use on hypersensitive, compromised, or damaged skin.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and SEEK MEDICAL AND SPECIALIST ADVISE WHEN IN DOUBT.

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