Savory

 

Satureja montana, Mountain Savory, also known as Savory Winter, is a resilient perennial, native to Europe and North Africa. It can reach a height of 30 cm (12 inches). Its grayish green leaves create a bushy exterior. It is steam extracted from the flowering herb.  Has a sharp, medicinal, herbaceous odor. should not be confused with Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis), which has a milder demeanor.  Summer savory is often compared to thyme and oregano. It is powerful, warming, and protective — but generally considered slightly gentler than mountain savory   though still strong.

Winter Savory is a dermal toxin, dermal irritant, and a mucous membrane irritant. Avoid during pregnancy. It is recommended that this oil be used only by experienced aromatherapists. Maximum 0.5% topical dilution. VERY POTENT OIL!!!

CHARACTER:    “Fierce clarity”, protection, disciplined fire, protective, strategic, and precise, “warrior herb.”It has a bright, sharp “brass-like” quality rather than a soft string tone — more trumpet than flute.

ETHERIC COLORS: Deep golden yellow, red-orange, burnished copper                

CHAKRA:  Solar, Root

CRYSTALS: Hematite, Red Jaspers, Tiger Eye, Carnelian, Garnet, Obsidian, Clear Quartz, Fluorite

MUSIC NOTE: E or C       

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle

ELEMENTS:   Fire, Earth               

ASTRO:  Aries, Mars, Saturn

ENERGY TYPE:  3, 4

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Improved Memory, Focus and Mental clarity.  Enhanced concentration.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Fatigue; to ward off evil spirits

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Insect bites and bee stings, arthritis and rheumatism, inflammation of the lymph nodes, scratchy/sore throat; respiratory support, stimulates sluggish digestion

PROPERTIES:  anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, and anti-fungal, circulation stimulant, analgesic, immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, carminative, pest repellent

 

BLENDS:  Shaman

Because it is strong, it blends best with grounding or softening oils. Blends well with Cedar, Fir, Pine, Amyris, rosemary, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Grapefruit, Basil, Frankincense, Marjoram, Black Pepper, Spruce

Contains: Carvacol, thymol, p-cymene

ARCHETYPES: WARRIOR STRATEGIST, GUARDIAN, HERBAL KNIGHT, FIRE ALCHEMIST, SURGEON, MOUNTAIN SENTINEL

PERSONALITY:

• + Acts quickly and decisively.  Is mentally sharp.
• + Doesn’t tolerate nonsense. Is direct and tactical. 
• + Not soft or ornamental.
• + Has strong personal boundaries.
• + Protects what matters.
• + Thrives in challenging situations. Adapts to difficult circumstances.

- If negative, has a need for control and a big ego.