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Summer savory has a hot, peppery flavor, while winter savory is earthier and more subdued. Both have notes of marjoram, thyme, and mint.
- What do you use winter savory for?
- What is summer savory good for?
- Is ground savory the same as summer savory?
- What can be used in place of summer savory?
What do you use winter savory for?
The leaves and stems are used to make medicine. People take winter savory for early orgasm in men (premature ejaculation), as well as for intestinal disorders including cramps, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, and intestinal gas. They also take it to treat cough and sore throat, reduce sex drive, and as a tonic.
What is summer savory good for?
People take summer savory for coughs, sore throat, and intestinal disorders including cramps, indigestion, gas, diarrhea, nausea, and loss of appetite. People with diabetes take it to relieve frequent thirst. It is also used as a tonic and as an aphrodisiac to increase sex drive.
Is ground savory the same as summer savory?
Savory, sometimes called Summer Savory, is an herb in the mint family that's native to the Mediterranean area. Used since the Middle Ages, savory has an aromatic thyme-like flavor with a peppery bite.
What can be used in place of summer savory?
Consider combining thyme and sage or thyme and mint to more accurately replicate the flavor of summer savory. You should also keep in mind the family to which summer savory belongs. It is a member of the labiatae family, which includes all of the substitutes above.
