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  Although
Savory is largely a culinary herb, it contains oils and tannins that have mild
astringent and antiseptic properties that can be useful in medicines.
Summer Savory (pictured here) is the type most often used for medicinal purposes. Teas
can be made for occasional colic, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, stomach
upsets, mild sore throats, and as an expectorant. It is also sometimes used in
a tea by diabetics to alleviate excessive thirst. Capsules can also
be made from dried leaves for internal use.
Externally,
rubbing a sprig of Savory on wasp or bee stings provides instant relief.
Try using an Ointment made of Savory for minor rashes and skin
irritations.
Historically,
Savory has a reputation for regulating sex drive. Winter Savory is said
to decrease sex drive, while Summer Savory is said to enhance it. (I
vote for Summer Savory :)
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