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

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 montana

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Satureja montana
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

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Biology
  3. Journal of nematology

rosmarinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

OLEANOLIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

P-CYMENE

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of nematology

Ursolic acid

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

polyphenols

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Frontiers in nutrition

(+)-catechin

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

1,8-Cineol

  1. Dr. Duke

1,8-Cineole

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆