Barcode: CAL0000008715

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Family: LAMIACEAE

Scientific Name: Satureja hortensis L.

Collector: Slohcrika

Country: India

Uses: The plant is having carminative, digestive, diuretic, laxative, stomachic, sudorific, and vermifuge properties. It is employed in menstrual suppression and flatulent colic. A tea prepared from the leaves is given as an expectorant and carminative. An essential oil- Oil of Savory is obtained from the herb which is used for the same purposes as the herb which possesses antibacterial and antifungal activity