Adriatic Mountain Savory Essential Oil

What makes Eastern Adriatic/Herzegovina region-grown, Mountain Savory herb/essential oil profoundly special?

During the domestic research work on the realization of the project of introduction of Immortelle seedlings into the organic production, it was shown that the area of the town Ljubinje, i.e. Herzegovina region, has better climatic and pedological (soil) conditions for growing not just Immortelle, but numerous other herbal, and plant species, as well, which results in their prominent therapeutic/healing characteristics, than Europe’s/French well-known regions of Provence, and Corsica.

The “exclusivity” of the two lastly mentioned French regions, in this context, is nothing more than a decades-long/well-financed, branded myth.

Herzegovina region, a worldwide heritage of more than 700 medicinal herbs and plants, many of which are endemic, specific/unique climatic, and soil characteristics, represents the mix of a warm Mediterranean, and cold Alpine mountains atmospheric conditions, followed by the rocky soil, rich in limestone.

It is exactly these, upper stated, Nature itself-given aspects, that are resulting in the inimitable chemotype structure of Mountain Savory, and other essential oils, made from the herbs and plants, collected within the Herzegovina region borders. 

Pay close attention to what you are purchasing, and using, that markets as a “essential oil”, futhermore, and esspecially, as a “therapeutic-grade”, “food-grade”, “pure”, “local”, and similar!

It is not uncommon, and not a big secret, as a matter of fact, that many essential oil manufacturers, and retailers, are using shady/dishonest practices while distiling, and/or distributing their products.

These include, among other:

1. Completion of the distilation process within the period of time that is too short, and using temperatures/pressure that are/is too high/strong, at the same time, in order for the essential oil extraction process to pass properly/smoothly, and to result in a final extract/essence that possesses all of the therapeutic/healing components of the herbal/plant raw material, in a concentrated form (this is a common, shady practice, with the industrially-made products)
2. Diluting the concentrate (essential oil/s), with natural and/or synthetic matter (for example, with using the following: Almond oil, fragrance chemicals, etc.)
3. Diluting the concentrate (essential oil/s), with other essential oil/s, which possess similar aroma, and are, usually, incomparably cheaper than the original concentrate being diluted; (classical example here is Melissa essential oil – it is often times diluted with citrus essential oils, whose smell resembles Lemon balm)
4. Subterfuge of synthetic/fragrance substances, marketed as “natural” “essential oils”
5. Deception regarding the location where the essential oil was distilled (for example, the Lemon/Orange/Melissa essential oils, marketed as “Mediterranean”, are, actually, made in India, China, etc.)
6. Increasing the amount of certain beneficial/valued compounds within the essential oils, explained within the following example/s – the levels of neryl acetate, a valued/healing compound within the Helichrusym Italicum, is being increased by some distributors, through citrus fruits derived one, and/or it’s levels are being increased by mixing the two, different manufacturers produced, Helichrysum essential oils (one possessing lower levels of neryl acetate, and the other one higher levels of this compound).

Eastern Adriatic Satureja Montana Healing Essential Oil

Mountain Savory is a perennial herb from the Lamiaceae family, with Mediterranean being it’s indigenous homeland. The genus Satureja includes about 30 species. Within the Herzegovina region, there are 9 species of this genus, two of which are used for medicinal purposes most frequently: Satureja Montana, and Satureja hortensis.

The use of Savory dates back to ancient times. It has been used as a spice, since Roman days.

They cultivated the plant throughout their empire, which, eventually, led to the herb’s esteem throughout Europe.

The name of the genus Satureja originates from the Latin word “saturare” which means “to feed”, “to satiate”, because the plant was primarily used as a food. Many species of this genus are known for their aromatic and medicinal properties. Due to the strong phenolic character of the essential oil, Satureja species have a characteristic aroma.

The essential oil contains carvacrol, cymene, terpene, and other compounds. Due to the presence of phenolic compounds, Savory essential oil has a strong antiseptic effect that contributes improving the condition of the respiratory organs, lung dysbalances, as well as acute and chronic bronchitis.

Possesses prominent antibacterial and antiviral properties. Strengthens immunity, and alleviates the inflammation of urogenital tract. It has a positive effect on irregular and abundant cycles in women. A pleasant spice, as well as holistic remedy for potency. When applied externally, aids in healing arthritic joints, minor injuries, canker sores, and fungal infections on the skin.

Health Benefits, Uses:

Psycho-emotional action:

• Tones up, gives a surge of strength and energy, increases concentration, determination, confidence in one’s actions. Eliminates tremor. Aids in eliminating alcohol and drug addiction

Healing action:

Antitussive, antispasmodic, stimulant, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, healing, expectorant, fungicidal, stimulant, improves the menstrual cycle

Musculoskeletal system: Relieves rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis, myositis, neuritis, neuralgia

Respiratory system: Regenerates/strengthens after a cold, increases the protective functions of the body

Digestive system: Stimulates microcirculation, optimizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract, has a choleretic effect, eliminates colic, flatulence, diarrhea, intestinal infection. Effective for stomatitis, inflammation, and bleeding of the gums, glossitis

Urogenital system: Antiseptic action, has a slight diuretic effect, effective for cystitis, gynecological dysbalances – eliminates hypomenorrhea, amenorrhea, menopausal disorders

Cosmetic action:

• Regenerates, strengthens hair, effective for alopecia. Powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory remedy: eliminates bacterial and viral dermatitis, eczema, furunculosis, infiltrates (accumulation in the tissues of the body of cellular elements, with an admixture of blood and lymph), scabies, fungal infections of the feet and nails
• Rejuvenates, eliminates keratosis, calluses, corns

Botanical Name: Satureja Monrtana

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

Part of Plant Distilled: Leaves and flowers

Country of Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Composition: 100% Satureja Montana

Consistency: Thin

Cultivation Method: Wild-crafted, Organic

Scent Description: Warm, confident, spicy-balsamic, grassy-earthy, sweetish-woody