summer savory
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Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is an aromatic, annual herb from the mint family, native to Eurasia and North Africa. It is cultivated for its leaves, which are used to season food, particularly poultry and stuffings.12
The herb has a fragrant aroma and a slightly sharp, warm taste. While summer savory is an annual, winter savory (Satureja montana) is a perennial that can be used similarly in cooking, though it is considered to have a harsher, more bitter flavor. Savory contains essential oils with potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, and has been traditionally used for various ailments.23
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