Description
Native to the eastern Mediterranean, summer savory is a low-growing plant that belongs to the mint family. Summer Savory essential oil promotes healthy cellular strength, offering benefits and support to a myriad of body systems including the respiratory, immune, nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive, and cardiovascular systems.This is primarily due to its main chemical constituent, carvacrol. Experimental research suggests that carvacrol may also help with healthy weight management.
Carvacrol is a phenol constituent. Phenols have powerful antioxidant properties. They are also very potent, which may cause irritation or sensitivity to the skin. Oils with high phenol content like Summer Savory, Oregano, and Clove should be diluted before topical application.