Mountain Savory Essential Oil (Satureja Montana)
Mountain savory essential oil has been used historically as a general tonic for the body. Mountain savory scores 113,071 on the antioxidant ORAC scale, and it provides support for the immune, nervous, and circulatory systems.
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Body Systems Affected: Immune System
Uses: Due to the high phenol content of Mountain Savory essential oil it is a very strong antiseptic and been used to hasten the formation of scar tissue and to help with abscesses, burns and cuts. It is also know to stimulate the adrenal gland.
Historical Uses: Mountain Savory Essential Oils has been used as a digestive remedy for colic and diarrhea.
Properties: Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, strong anti-infectious (genito-urinary & gastrointestinal - superior to thyme, rosemary and lavender) anti-parasitic, anti-viral, immune-stimulant and a general tonic for the body.
Aromatherapy Effects: Mountain Savory essential oil may produce strong psychological effects and can help revitalize and stimulate the nervous system. It is a powerful energizer and motivator.
How to use: Apply to Vita Flex Points and directly on area of concerns, diffuse.
Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 8 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in two tsp. of honey. May need to increase dilution even more due to this oil's potential for irritating the mucus membranes. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumptions by the FDA.
Safety: Can result in mucus membrane irritation. Do not use on children under 6 yrs old. For children 6 years and older use with caution and greater dilution. Avoid during pregnancy and use with extreme caution. Also best if used for short duration as it may be toxic to the liver during long term use.
Robert Tisserand has classified Mountain Savory as a dermal toxin, dermal irritant and mucous membrane irritant. He recommends it never be used on the skin. However other sources recommend ist use but emphasize that it must always be used in dilution.
