winter savory
Satureja montana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (620 studies) · ★★★★★
Winter savory, scientifically known as Satureja montana, is a hardy, perennial herb prized for its potent aromatic qualities. Renowned in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and digestive benefits, this robust plant thrives in well-drained soils. Its pungent leaves offer both culinary depth and therapeutic properties essential to holistic wellness.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Winter Savory · Savory
- Scientific synonyms
- Clinopodium Montanum · Micromeria Montana · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Winter Savory
- savory
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ajedrea salvaje
- Satureja ovalifolia
- Axedrea
- Axedrea montana
- Axedrea salvaje
- Satureja montana subsp montana
- Isopillo
- Axedrea de montana
- Axedrea de montaña
- Isopo montano
- Isopo montesino
- Ajedrea de montana
- Ajedrea montesina
- Ajedrea de montaña
- Ajedrea silvestre
- Satureja montana subsp. montana
- Ajedrea
- Hisopillo
- ajedrea
- ajedrea de monte
- hisopillo
- tomillo real
- Satureja
German:
- Winter-Bohnenkraut
- Winterbohnenkraut
- Bergbohnenkraut
- Berg-Bohnenkraut
- Winterbohnenkraut
- Artengruppe
- Winter-Bohnenkraut
- Berg-Bohnenkraut
French:
- Sarriette des montagnes
- Sarriette vivace
- sarriette des montagnes
- sarriette vivace
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Satureja montanaSynonyms
- Clinopodium montanum
- Micromeria montana
- Saturiastrum montanum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Satureja.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Satureja | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Germany. Furthermore, its distribution continues into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France. Consequently, these locations highlight the broad geographical footprint of Saturajea montana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Satureja montana has 100 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, rosmarinic acid, CHLOROGENIC ACID, OLEANOLIC ACID, P-CYMENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CARVACROL | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P-CYMENE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CARVACROL
- Dr. Duke
- Biology
- Journal of nematology
rosmarinic acid
- Dr. Duke
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
P-CYMENE
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of nematology
Ursolic acid
- Dr. Duke
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
polyphenols
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Frontiers in nutrition
(+)-catechin
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
1,8-Cineol
- Dr. Duke
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Satureja montana has 468 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticholinesterase, Antigenotoxic, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ABeta-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Satureja montana has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound healing, Alzheimer's disease, Enterococcus faecalis, Giardia duodenalis, Gram-negative bacteria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| wound healing | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Giardia duodenalis | Veterinary parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| EO | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO extracted from Satureja montana encapsulated in chitosan/TPP (tripolyphosphate) nanoparticles | Environmental toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Soxhlet extraction | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcoholic extract | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts | Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decoctions | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry methanol-aqueous extract | Folia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |