Winter savory is a frost—resistant herbaceous plant belonging to the blue-flowered family. It grows on the dry slopes of southern Europe and the Mediterranean. It was introduced to North America in the 18th century, when European settlers began colonizing the New World. It can live on low-quality soil, but requires a lot of sun for successful growth. It is often grown in culinary gardens with herbs and is used today as a spice and herbal remedy.
Interesting facts:
• The erect, thick stem can reach 15-30.5 cm in height and 20-30.5 cm in width.
• The leaves are oblong, smooth and shiny. They exude the scent of pine needles. They are dark green and are located opposite on the branches.
• The flowers are small, lilac or white in color, located on the apical spikes. The flowers contain both types of reproductive organs (ideal flowers).
• Flowering lasts from July to September. The flowers attract bees, which are responsible for pollinating the plant.
• Fruits — four nuts.
• Reproduction occurs through seeds, cuttings, and division.
• Winter and spring savory are closely related plants that differ in several aspects. Summer savory is an annual plant, and winter savory is a perennial plant. Winter savory is more hardy and can survive on less fertile soil. It has a stronger flavor than summer savory, and it is often used in dried form (summer savory is often consumed fresh). Winter savory has a higher medicinal value than summer savory.
Winter savory shoots and leaves are a rich source of vitamins C, A, and B vitamins, as well as minerals such as zinc, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
• Winter savory is harvested in summer when the plant is in bloom. The leaves can be consumed fresh, but more often they are consumed dried.
• The plant has a spicy, peppery taste, perfectly combined with the taste of beef, pork, beans and cheese. Winter savory is also often used to make potato salads, mushrooms, pasta, broths, seafood, mayonnaise, and sandwiches.
• Winter savory is used as a flavoring agent for vinegar and alcoholic beverages (bitters and vermouths). It was originally used as a medicinal remedy before becoming popular as a spice. Winter savory essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties. It can be used for nausea, sore throat, rheumatism, gout, colic and flatulence.
• Winter savory tea can be used for uterine contractions, menstrual disorders, cough, stomach problems, as well as kidney and liver diseases.
• The plant is often grown next to beans and roses to protect it from pests such as weevils and aphids.
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