medicinal

Winter Savory


Common name: Winter Savory

Scientific name: Satureja montana

Family: Labiatae

Uses: Aromatic, culinary, and medicinal.Dried leaves scent potpourris. Winter savory has a stronger flavor than summer savory. Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor vinegars, herb butters, bean dishes, creamy soups, and tea. Winter savory can be grown in containers. It is said to have some medicinal qualities.

Sweet Woodruff


Common name: Sweet Woodruff

Scientific name: Galium odoratum

Family: Rubiaceae

Uses: Aromatic, culinary, decorative, and medicinal.Sweet woodruff scents potpourris, sachets, and herb pillows. The flowers and leaves are used for teas and to flavor wine. It also is used in garlands and wreaths and to make yellow dye. It is said to have some medicinal qualities.

Summer Savory


Common name: Summer Savory

Scientific name: Satureja hortensis

Family: Labiatae

Uses: Aromatic, culinary, decorative, and medicinal.Dried plants are used to scent potpourris. Fresh or dried leaves flavor vinegars, herb butters, bean dishes, creamy soups, and tea. Summer savory can be grown in containers. It is said to have some medicinal qualities.

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