Savory
Description
Savory is an aromatic annual Herb that is often used as a culinary spice.
Botanical Names
Satureja hortensis
Satureja montana (Winter Savory)
Savory belongs to the Mint (Labiatae) family.
Part Used
Whole Plant
Health Benefits of Savory
Sexual System
Savory reputedly increases Sexual Desire (due to it containing precursors for the production of Sexual Steroid Hormones) (according to anecdotal reports).
Savory may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Hormones
Savory is claimed to contain precursors for the production of Adrenal Hormones and Sexual Steroid Hormones.
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