Sarriette : effets, utilisation et posologie

Savory (Satureja) includes about 40 different species. The Lamiaceae family originally comes from the Mediterranean region and Southern Europe. In Germany, it was introduced by monks from the 9th century onwards to cultivate it in monastery gardens. Therefore, the plant can also be found wild here and there in this country.

The undemanding plant genus prefers poor soils and is therefore found on fields and railway embankments. Warmth and sun suit it well, but it dislikes wind. Its occurrence can indicate calcareous soil.

Primarily, savory is known as a popular spice for beans and hearty dishes. It goes well with game and potato soup. You can buy savory in supermarkets, weekly markets, or online stores.

Moreover, the herb is considered a medicinal plant and holds an important place in phytotherapy. It has a soothing effect on digestive complaints, as recognized by Hildegard von Bingen and later Pietro Andrea Matthioli in the Middle Ages. You can consume savory not only as a supplement with your meals but also as tea.

Savory contains many important components, including essential oils, tannins, and flavonoids. The essential oils give it its aromatic smell and taste. All three substances are crucial for the effect of savory.

The herb grows as a subshrub reaching heights of 30 to 40 centimeters. Upright-growing stems branch out and bear narrow, dark green leaves. Delicate lip-shaped flowers in white, pink, or violet appear during the flowering period from August to September.

The content of essential oils is highest shortly before flowering.