CULTIVATION

Winter savory is a hardy perennial plant that forms an excellent ground cover.

Conditions: Winter savory likes a light, well-drained soil and full sun.

Propagation: Cuttings or seeds. Cuttings may be taken at any time of year except the coldest months. It germinates fairly successfully from fresh seeds, but germination is slow. Plant out seedlings 30 cm apart and water well in first few weeks; thereafter once a week. Dig in a little compost round the roots from time to time. In summer it is a mass of tiny white flowers.

Size: Reaches a height of 15 to 20 cm.

Herbal Beauty

Harvesting: Pick the leaves at any time of the year — the plant benefits from constant picking.

Dos and don’ts: Winter savory makes a useful edging plant. Plant it under roses to deter aphids, scale and mildew. It has a shallow rooting system so is excellent as an underplanting. You’ll never need to spray your roses.

USES

Domestic

Q The branches and leaves may be thrown on fires to provide an aromatic disinfectant. The tiny white flowers are an excellent addition to insect repelling potpourris.

Cosmetic

Q The flowering top may be used in facial steams or baths to reduce greasiness in oily skin. Alternatively, make an astringent and skin cleanser by boiling 1 cup of leaves in 2 1 of water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain, then use on pads of cotton wool.

Medicinal

Q Make a tea from the leaves of winter savory to relieve coughs and colds. The standard brew is 1 cup of boiling water poured over a quarter cup of fresh leaves. Stand for 5 minutes then strain. Add lemon and honey.

Q An alternative cold and flu recipe with winter savory may be made as follows: Add 10 ml dried winter savory to a litre of boiling water, then add one cinnamon stick and five cloves. Boil for exactly three minutes, then strain. Drink a glass morning, noon and night. 20 ml of fresh winter savory may be used instead of the dried variety.

Like summer savory, this variety is beneficial for constipation and flatulence and helps regulate the bowels.

Apply crushed leaves to wasp stings and insect bites.

Culinary

Q The leaves of winter savory are a delicious addition to bean dishes.

Savory is used commercially to flavour salami.

Add to salt-free diets as its pungent flavour is a good salt substitute.

Sprinkle on top of soups and sauces.

Use savory to flavour vinegar.

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